By Angelina Soria
October 2025 | 2025 Fall Newsletter
Every year, the United States uses the month of September to promote a positive image of senior centers. During National Senior Center Month, we celebrate the importance of senior centers’ role. They help older adults stay active, healthy, and connected. We also want to acknowledge and thank the center staff, volunteers and community partners who make the centers what they are. It’s essential to remember that senior centers require support and resources to continue providing essential services to seniors.
Each year, the theme for National Senior Center Month changes, however, the focus stays the same: celebrating older adults, encouraging their independence, and building communities that are friendly to all ages. By spreading the word and showing appreciation for senior centers, we can help ensure that these vital community institutions continue to thrive.
Here are a few ways you or your loved one can join in during National Senior Center Month and show your support for senior centers:
- Volunteer at senior centers. Senior centers often need volunteers to assist with different programs and services. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the older adults in your community and positively impact their lives
- Volunteer with programs that help older adults at Sourcewise, Santa Clara County’s Area Agency on Aging. Contact volunteer@mysourcewise.com for more information on volunteering opportunities
- Participate in programs for seniors. Whether you’re a senior or just someone from the community, attending an event at your local senior center can be a fun way to explore their programs and discover the resources they offer
The National Council on Aging suggests that seniors who participate in senior center activities tend to have better psychological well-being compared to those who do not. Research indicates that by improving their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, seniors can even delay the onset of some chronic diseases. Visit ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-senior-centers for more information on the benefits of a senior center.
If you need help finding a list of the local senior centers, call (408) 350-3200, option 1 to speak with a Community Resource Specialist.
Every year, the United States uses the month of September to promote a positive image of senior centers. During National Senior Center Month, we celebrate the importance of senior centers’ role. They help older adults stay active, healthy, and connected. We also want to acknowledge and thank the center staff, volunteers and community partners who make the centers what they are. It’s essential to remember that senior centers require support and resources to continue providing essential services to seniors.
Each year, the theme for National Senior Center Month changes, however, the focus stays the same: celebrating older adults, encouraging their independence, and building communities that are friendly to all ages. By spreading the word and showing appreciation for senior centers, we can help ensure that these vital community institutions continue to thrive.
Here are a few ways you or your loved one can join in during National Senior Center Month and show your support for senior centers:
- Volunteer at senior centers. Senior centers often need volunteers to assist with different programs and services. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the older adults in your community and positively impact their lives
- Volunteer with programs that help older adults at Sourcewise, Santa Clara County’s Area Agency on Aging. Contact volunteer@mysourcewise.com for more information on volunteering opportunities
- Participate in programs for seniors. Whether you’re a senior or just someone from the community, attending an event at your local senior center can be a fun way to explore their programs and discover the resources they offer
The National Council on Aging suggests that seniors who participate in senior center activities tend to have better psychological well-being compared to those who do not. Research indicates that by improving their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, seniors can even delay the onset of some chronic diseases. Visit ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-senior-centers for more information on the benefits of a senior center.
If you need help finding a list of the local senior centers, call (408) 350-3200, option 1 to speak with a Community Resource Specialist.