The community center was lively and decorated with Chinese New year decorations that were put in place by the seniors themselves. The seniors were coordinating an event to celebrate with food and traditional dances. Our Tour guide had worked at the center for several years and it was apparent the way that he interacted with the visitors. Before serving lunch we had the chance to mingle with some of the seniors in the dining room. While talking to some of the seniors they mentioned the importance of having the food services that the center provided. I noticed that the seniors in the center knew each other pretty well and they had inside jokes as well as making fun of eachother while we asked them questions. I think that the center did a great job of connecting individuals in the community with one another but also with valuable resources.
In that sense, the community space was more than a gathering space but also provided vital services for the wellbeing of the seniors. We got a chance to take a look at what was offered besides the daily meals. The center had an activity room, dentist office, social workers, computers, and nurses on site.
In that sense, the community space was more than a gathering space but also provided vital services for the wellbeing of the seniors. We got a chance to take a look at what was offered besides the daily meals. The center had an activity room, dentist office, social workers, computers, and nurses on site.