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Senior Center Services

Mission Statement:

"Empowering adults 50+ in Collinsville Township for personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning."

Welcome to the Center

Breakfast will be served on the first Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Senior Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The lunch menu will be provided weekly and includes- Free Drinks and something sweet. Donations are appreciated but not required, we are looking forward to meeting you.

Group of people eating food at the Senior Center Group of men and women dancing at the Senior Center Group of men and women selecting food at the Senior Center Photo of a group of men and women at Busch Stadium Group of people boarding the Folk Wagon Bus Group of people presenting food at the Senior Center Picture showing 4 women at the Senior Center Picture of a man and woman at the Senior Center Picture of a woman kissing a man at the Senior Center Picture of a man with his arm around a woman on Valintines day. Picture of a man huging a woman on Valintines day Picture of a group of people painting at the Senior Center Picture of a group of people sitting at desks painting at the Senior Center People painting pictures at the Senior Center Picture of people showing off artworks at the Senior Center Picture of a man and woman prepairing food at the Senior Center Picture of a group of men and womne standing around a Christmas tree at the Senior Center Picture of Santa hugging a woman at the Senior Center Picture of a man and two woman presenting food at the Senior Center This is a group picture of men and women at the Senior Center Picture of a man and woman presenting a plate of food at the Senior Center Picture of 4 men and 1 woman exercising at the  Senior Center Picture of 2 women displaying a food menu at the Senior Center Picture of 6 women and 1 man stading behind a table at the Senior Center Picture of a group of women sitting at tables in the Senior Center Picture of 2 woman and 2 men playing cards at a table in the Senior Center Picture of a woman working on a project at the Senior Center Picture of a woman teaching a class at the Senior Center Picture of a large group of people sitting at tables and viewing photographs at the Senior Center Picture of a group of women mostly sittng in chairs at the Senior Center Picture of a woman exercising in front of a group of people at the Senior Center Picture of 2 women sitting in chairs working on a project at the Senior Center Picture of a cake being presented to a woman at the Senior Center Picture of 5 women, each presenting a craft at the Senior Center Picture of a group of 6 women sitting at a table and presenting crafts at the Senior Center

Gabrielle Koonce, Senior Center Director
csc@collinsvilletownship.us

Kelli Schmid, Assistant Senior Center Director
info@collinsvilletownship.org

420 E. Main Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-7787
Fax 618.408.1089

Activities

CRAFT ACTIVITIES- Please check updated monthly calendar for dates and times of classes.

BRIDGE - Play Bridge on Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

PINOCHLE - Pinochle is played on Monday at 12:00 p.m.

BINGO - Bingo is played on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00 P.M.

Join us for an hour class designed to improve strength, stamina and balance.
CHAIR EXERCISE - Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CHAIR YOGA- Tuesday & Friday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

TOPS - Meetings on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, Weight loss club. Please call the center for more information.

DANCES - Check the website calendar for upcoming dances held at the Senior Center.

A great article on how to set up your home for an aging loved one found HERE!

Current Information

Benefit Access - benefit access is a program available through the department of aging for senior and disabled. This program may help with a license plate discount and/or MCT buss pass. This program is only available online. We can help you apply. For more information and income guidelines. Please click the link below.
Benefit Access Program Benefits - Benefits Access (illinois.gov)

Early Voting Site - Avoid the lines on election day! Check our website for early voting hours prior to election.

Room Rental – Rooms in the Senior Center are available to Township residents after regular business hours, as well as to government agencies at any time. Call the center at 618-344-7787 for more information or click here for hall rental rules and application.

AARP Driver Safety Class – This eight-hour class is designed for drivers aged 55 and over. Topics include on how to drive defensively, deal with aggressive drivers, and how to adjust to vision and hearing loss. Classes are held in the spring and fall. Class is also available online.

Land of Lincoln Legal Services offers free legal help for seniors. Please call Felicia at 618-398-0958 ext. 2224 to schedule an appointment.

AARP-partnering with AARP for tax preparation. This service is available February-April.


Senior Center October Menu Calendar
Senior Center October Events Calendar

Food Box Program
Senior Center Activities Poster