The Anchorage Senior Activity Center celebrated its 40th anniversary this week. With over 1,700 members, it has become a hub for many of the city's seniors.
Milton Brown, facilities and operations manager at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center, waves to folks gathered during the 40th anniversary celebration of the senior center on Wednesday.
“The senior center is like a home away from home,” Brown said. “Anytime you come here, we treat everybody with love. We know them personally and they know us. They tell us about their family and we talk about our families.”Located in Fairview, the center started construction in summer 1981, after a group of Anchorage residents identified the need for a gathering place for people 55 and over.
“People like to stay connected, and they get their energy from other people and telling their stories,” executive director Rebecca Parker said. “It’s just a fun place to come and you don’t have to stay home and be lonely. You can get out and meet new people.”ADVERTISEMENT The center receives some funding from the city, some from fundraising and a portion through membership and holding events. Membership is $75 annually per person, or $135 for couples or two people living at the same address.
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