This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.

Services include:

• A daily lunchtime meal
• Transportation services to eligible seniors living within a 5-mile radius of the center 

Programs and activities include:

• Art and drawing classes
• Fitness classes
• Health screenings
• Quilting and sewing classes
• Technology classes

District 2 is known for its popular “Line Dancing and Chair Volley Ball Classes”, which has been featured on several news stations. Our center's motto is “There’s always something to do at District 2.”

Our staff will provide you with a tour of the center and get you started with our easy to use registration process.

To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:

• 60 years and older
• Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
• Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

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Free.

Classes include topics such as wellness, technology, fitness, current events, art, and much more.

Register for classes in the OASIS center or online here.

Adults 50 and older.

Prices vary by class, some are free.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Criteria for Project HOPE:

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using SFMNP vouchers from participating farmers’ market associations to improve their diets.

SFMNP:

• Provides resources to low-income seniors in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets
• Increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.

The San Antonio Food Bank operates the Senior Farmers’ Market program through its existing Senior Program sites.

Ages 60+.

Can be eligible if on one or more of the following:

• TANF/AFDC
• Medicaid
• Food Stamps
• SSI

Click here for income guidelines.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information.

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: 

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information. 

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: 

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

The SNP is funded by the City and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), and currently offered at various senior centers throughout the City.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information. 

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification:

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

The clinic addresses the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.

Services include:

• Alcoholics Anonymous**
• Computer Lab
• Counseling and Case Management (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)**
• Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
• Diabetes Education
• Language Classes
• Exercise Classes
• Food Pantry*
• Health Education*
• Immunizations
• Lab
• Medical*
• Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
• On-site Café
• Oral Surgery
• Parenting Support Groups
• Pediatrics
• Physical Exams
• Prescription Assistance*
• Referral Assistance (necessities include housing, utilities, clothing and food)*
• Senior Programs
• Sports Leagues (Adult and Youth)
• Summer Youth Camp
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Health
• Youth Afterschool Programs

*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.

**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.

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Our senior program is designed to enrich the lives of elderly family members through managed problem-solving, in-home counseling, advocacy, and support.

In the home or another residential setting, our services enable older adults to obtain the highest level of independence, comfort, and safety consistent with their capacity and preferences for care — and give their family members peace of mind, no matter the distance or location.

We can also help you navigate other available resources and benefits.

Case Management Services include:

• Needs assessments
• Home visits
• Resource assistance
• Family communication
• Residential relocation
• Medical coordination Service
• Paperwork assistance
• Assessing facilities 
• Caregiver support 

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve;
• adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
• and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information. 

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: 

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

click here

Free.

Exercise Classes for Seniors.

Free membership for those 60 years and older and for family and friends caring for someone 60 and older.

Free.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income  (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

Offering you the support and education to help you care for yourself and your loved one.

Caregiver Coaching

Caregiver Specialists are available to coach family members and friends caring for an older loved one. You can talk to a caring professional who can help you better understand and deal with your challenges as a caregiver.

• 1:1 Caregiver coaching
• Support Groups
• Educational sessions
• Link to area resources

Free membership for those 60 years and older and family and friends caring for someone 60 and older.

Call for program hours and other details.

Free

Find volunteers

If you are a non-profit organization serving seniors or caregivers and would like to request volunteers for an event or program, email [email protected]

SAJSS offers direct transportation services for older adults to and from religious services and medical appointments.

SAJSS will only provide rides to participants who have completed and returned their signed paperwork to the SAJSS office. Click here to download the transportation registration paperwork.

SAJSS covers most of the cost of rides, but participants are responsible for the following contributions:

• 1-10 miles: $5.00 one-way; $10.00 round-trip
• 11-20 miles: $10 one-way; $20 round-trip
• Maximum 20 miles one-way; 40 miles round-trip

Donations in support of the Transportation Program are greatly appreciated.

Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Come and bring a friend or make a friend.

We always have a great potluck and good speakers.

Our motto is “Life is short, Eat Dessert First,” and we do!

The group meets in the Hilliard Building in Bayless Hall.

Click here for more information.

Come and enjoy games with us!

We play:

• Cribbage
• Pinochle
• Rummikub
• Mexican Train
• Six-Deck Canasta
• Scrabble

Other games are available if we can get a table together. Bring a group of friends and play with us in a nice place. Donations accepted.

The group meets in the Hilliard building, Bayless Hall.

Click here for more information.

The senior adults enjoy a time of light exercise on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Open to all seniors.

Free.

Offering you the support and education you need to help you take care of yourself and your loved one.

Caregiver Coaching

Caregiver Specialists are available to coach family members and friends who are caring for an older loved one. You can talk to a caring professional who can help you better understand and deal with the challenges you are facing in your role as caregiver.

• 1:1 Caregiver coaching
• Support Groups
• Educational sessions
• Link to area resources

Free membership for those 60 years and older and for family and friends caring for someone 60 and older.

Call for program hours and click here for more information. 

Free

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve;
• adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
• and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.

To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:

• 60 years and older
• Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
• Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)

• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Wi-Fi

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers

On average 103,300 one way trips are provided to city operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.