Senior Services

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department strives to cultivate the best quality of life for persons ages 50 plus. Programs are designed for active senior adults and individuals facing the challenges of mature living. Our benefits counselors are available to assess your eligibility for federal and state assistance programs for seniors.

The eight senior centers located throughout Corpus Christi offer a variety of programs and activities designed to meet social, recreational, nutritional, educational, and health needs. Please call for more information.

► VIDEO - Free in CC, Senior Center Programs (January 25, 2018)

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National Senior Center Month
September 2024 Events Calendar

Free community events for senior center members and new visitors ages 50+. Join us! 

► September 2024 Events Calendar Flyer

September 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All "Glown Up" Glow Party
Greenwood Senior Center

September 10, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Game Night
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center

September 12, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fiesta
Lindale Senior Center

September 19, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Super Bingo
Garden Senior Center

September 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Chair Volleyball Tournament
Broadmoor Senior Center

September 24, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tailgate Party
Oveal Williams Senior Center

September 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Glitter & Gold Dance
Northwest Senior Center

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"Beat the Heat" Cooling Centers
June 17 to September 30

► Summer 2024 Beat the Heat Flyer

Reliant’s Beat the Heat Program, in partnership with Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation, will provide a safe way for Corpus Christi residents to stay cool during the hottest days of summer. We would like to remind residents without adequate air conditioning that various senior centers and libraries are open to the public and available during normal business hours.

We invite you to join our onsite service inside four participating senior centers or through our curbside service.

► COOLING CENTERS SCHEDULE:

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center
   654 Graham Road
   Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greenwood Senior Center
   4040 Greenwood Drive
   Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lindale Senior Center
   3135 Swantner Drive
   Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oveal Williams Senior Center
   1414 Martin Luther King Drive
   Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 

► CURBSIDE DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE:
On Saturdays, a free cooling device, activity packet, and cooling snack will be distributed via the DRIVE-THRU service. See the flyer for more details.

Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
   Lindale Senior Center
   3135 Swantner Drive

Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
   Greenwood Senior Center
   4040 Greenwood Drive

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PROGRAMS

Nutrition Services

We currently provide meals at seven senior centers and home-delivered meals to home-bound elderly individuals through our Meals On Wheels program. A nutritionally balanced, dietitian-certified lunch is served Monday through Friday. For more information on the Senior Center Meal Program, please call the senior center nearest you. Learn more about the Meals On Wheels program. 

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Enrollment Form  ► Read more about RSVP  ► Volunteer Stations

The Corpus Christi RSVP is federally funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. Since 1977, the City of Corpus Christi has been the local sponsor. The RSVP program serves all of Nueces County and currently has over 385 active volunteers. RSVP staff match volunteers’ interests and schedules with several opportunities through non-profit agencies called Volunteer Stations that are registered with the RSVP program, with services including clerical and administrative duties, fundraising assistants, special project coordinators, receptionists, thrift and gift shop clerks, computer assistants, as well as numerous long-term, ad-hoc or short-term assignments.

Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion volunteers provide assistance with daily living tasks and companionship to home-bound and disabled seniors. Senior Companions must be age 55+ and meet established income eligibility guidelines to serve 15 to 40 hours per week and receive hourly stipends. This program is federally funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. Read more about the Senior Companion Program. 

► VIDEO - Apply to be a Senior Companion (January 2019)