SJC's Regular Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-8pm

Tuesday & Thursday: 8am-9pm

Saturdays: 8am-6pm

Dogs entering SJC are required to be service animals:

A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The ADA requires the animal to be under the control of the handler. This can occur using a harness, leash, or other tether. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA and are not allowed into the facility.

Online Catalogs of Classes

Click here to view the Winter/Spring 2024 catalog. The Adults 50+ section begins on page 64.

Registration for Winter/Spring classes and activities has begun.

Register at Plano Recreation Online, in person or on the phone. To register online, you must have an active account with an email address.

To register in-person, go to any of our recreation centers: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Liberty Recreation Center, Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano Aquatic Center, Sam Johnson Recreation Center or Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center.

Call any of the recreation centers to register by phone.

The Winter/Spring catalog contains opportunities running January through May.

New Opportunities (Not In The Catalog)

THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME-NEW

Thursday, March 28th

6:45pm-10:45pm

#66022

$25

Ride with us to see this funny play at the Richardson Theatre Centre. Olivia and Gabe are moving into their first apartment together. They've just packed all their belongings and driven halfway across the country to start a new life in Chicago. Their moving day doesn't go exactly as planned, though, and things become slightly more complicated when all of their parents show up to help! Can a two-bedroom apartment contain all of the love, laughs, worry, and wisdom that's about to happen? Fee covers your ticket to the play.

Register Here

LOST IN YONKERS-NEW

Thursday, May 30th

6:45pm-10:45pm

#66025

$25

Ride with us to see this play by Neil Simon at the Richardson Theatre Centre. It's a coming-of-age story that centers around two brothers, Arty and Jay. They live with their grandmother and mentally-challenged Aunt Bella. Their mother has passed away and their father is a travelling salesman, trying to pay off his debts to a loan shark. Over the course of the play, the young boys learn lessons about love, responsibility and the importance of family that will carry them into adulthood. Fee covers your ticket to the play.

Register Here

Spread the Word

Do you live in a retirement community? Would you like to tell others about Sam Johnson Recreation Center? Half-page flyers are available at the front desk for you to take and share.

Opportunities after 5pm

Are you a member of SJC? Would you like to see additional opportunities offered after 5pm? If so, we would love for you to consider starting an ongoing open group at SJC on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday evenings. Do you enjoy playing Gin Rummy? Mahjong? Rummikub? Scrabble? Skip-Bo? Uno or something else? If you would like to start and lead an open group, please contact Sara at sarad@plano.gov.

We are also interested in hiring fitness instructors for evening classes. Would you like to teach? Please contact Colleen at chill@plano.gov.

We appreciate your participation.

Fitness Classes at SJC

BALANCE, CORE & STRETCH

Taught by Camerine Day

Mondays & Wednesdays

8:15am-9:05am

#65932 January 8th-February 14th Register Here

#65933 February 26th-April 3rd Register Here

#65934 April 15th-May 20th Register Here

$95

This class is designed to get the day started the right way with balance training, core strengthening exercises and light stretching. This will improve strength, confidence in your balance, range of motion, and flexibility. Increase blood flow to muscles to prevent injuries and improve posture. Modifications will be provided for all levels. No equipment required. Must be able to get up and down from the floor - assistance can be provided, if needed.

CHAIR TAI CHI

Taught by Nanci DuPlant

#65868 Wednesdays, January 10th-February 7th Register Here

#65869 Wednesdays, February 21st-March 20th Register Here

#65870 Wednesdays, April 3rd-May 1st Register Here

11:30am-Noon

$49

This class will help you release stress, calm the mind, and reduce aches and pains. The possible health benefits you will experience include (but are not limited to) improved breathing and sleep, lowered blood pressure, and help to relieve numbness in hands, fingers and feet, etc. All exercises will be performed in a chair.

PENCIL ART

Taught by Sue Mahon

Wednesdays, January 3rd-January 24th

10am-Noon

$75

#62247

This still life, floral, and landscape class explores clay-based, wax, graphite, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel pencils. A new project is offered each month with a how-to sheet, supply list and reference photo. Techniques and surfaces used are interesting and informative. Supplies are furnished your first month. New students will do a different project than the class picture shown. Must sign up at least 24 hours before the first class. Class is full, but add your name to the waitlist for a possible overflow class.



Register Here

PORTRAIT DRAWING

Taught by Sue Mahon

Mondays, January 8th-January 29th

10am-Noon

$75

#62254

Many people admire the talents of portrait artists, but they may not realize that much of the so-called talent is simply techniques anyone can learn. If you can see, use your hands, and follow simple instructions, you can draw a portrait. Supplies are furnished your first month. New students will do a different project than the class picture shown online. Must sign up at least 24 hours before the first class.



Register Here

WATERCOLORING DOODLE SESSION

Taught by Charlotte Samuel

Friday, January 5th

10am-11:30am

$17

#58900

Enjoy a relaxing watercolor session. You will create an 11” x 15” watercolor work of art. The image is already on the watercolor pad, ready to paint. All supplies are included.

Register Here

YOU CAN PAINT

Taught by Susan Garden

Friday, January 19th

1pm-4pm

$45

#62269

Even if you've never held a brush or can't draw a straight line, you'll be amazed at the beautiful oil painting you can complete in one fun and inspiring lesson. Beginners learn basics of color mixing, brushstrokes, and perspective while completing a detailed landscape or seascape. All supplies are provided. Bring paper towels and wear old clothes. In January you'll paint, "Cabin in the Snowy Woods." 

Register Here

Educational (Not In The Catalog)

STUDY OF INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

Taught by Kathy Tartarella

Tuesdays, March 26th & April 2nd

1pm-3pm

$15

#65506

Trying to decide if moving to an over 55 (or over 62) community is in your future? There are so many choices with new options being built all the time. Should you downsize to a home or condominium; buy into a continuing care facility; explore the new co-op option; or look into a senior rental apartment complex? Hear detailed comparisons to help guide you in making an informed personal decision. This class meets twice: March 26th & April 2nd.

Register Here

Lunch at SJC's Gazebo Café

The Gazebo Café, located in SJC and operated by trained volunteers:

Monday through Friday, 11am-12:30pm, no reservation required. The last order is taken at 12:30pm. It's always good to get here early.

Membership is required (or pay a daily fee) to enjoy a Café lunch.

DAILY STANDARD MENU:

Sandwiches

Choice of wheat or white bread with lettuce, tomato, onion,

dill pickles or bread & butter pickles

• Ham, Bacon & Cheese Club $3.50
• Ham, Turkey & Cheese Club $3.50
• Turkey, Bacon & Cheese Club $3.50
• Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad $2.75
• Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato $2.50
• Ham $2.50
• Turkey $2.50

Salad Bowls & Baked Potato

• Chicken Salad $3.50
• Tuna Salad $3.50
• Tossed Green Salad $2
• Loaded Baked Potato $3.50

Sides

• Egg Salad .75
• Fruit Salad .75
• Tossed Green Salad .75
• Crackers .25
• A la carte chicken salad/tuna salad (per scoop) $2

Drinks

• Tea, Lemonade/refills .50/.25
• Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper .75
• Bottled Water .75

Price shown includes sales tax.

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BLUE PLATE SPECIALS:

$5

Tea/Lemonade Included

1/2: Standard Menu Only

1/3: Italian Meatball Soup & Roll

1/4: Brisket Sandwich & Chips

1/5: Chicken & Rice Casserole & Side Salad

1/8: Chicken Quesadilla & Guacamole

1/9: Salad Trio (Vegetarian)

1/10: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

1/11: Reuben Sandwich & Baked Beans 

1/12: California Club Croissant Sandwich & Chips

1/15: Chicken Spaghetti & Roll

1/16: Loaded Baked Potato Soup & Ham/Turkey Sandwich

1/17: Lasagna & Roll

1/18: Sloppy Joe & Chips

1/19: Zuppa Toscana Soup & Roll (Vegetarian)

1/22: Fish Tacos & Coleslaw

1/23: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup (Vegetarian)

1/24: Taco Salad & Avocado

1/25: Baked Potato with Pulled Pork

1/26: Chicken Noodle Soup & Roll

1/29: Spaghetti & Meatballs & Roll

1/30: Beef Tacos & Guacamole

1/31: Chicken & Rice Soup with a Roll

2/1: Cheeseburger & Tater Tots

2/2: Avocado Egg Salad Croissant Sandwich & Chips (Vegetarian)

Evening Group: First Monday Book Club

Monday, February 5th

6pm-7:30pm

FREE

Like to discuss books? Join a group of fellow book lovers via Zoom for the First Monday Book Club.

The Book Club reads and discusses fiction and nonfiction books of all kinds. We welcome new members and encourage you to join us even if you haven’t read this month’s book to meet fellow book lovers and hear about future books. 

Advanced registration is required. There is no fee. A Zoom link will be emailed to you.

The group will not meet in January.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 5th.

For questions and to register contact: Jillschilp@gmail.com

Jill will send you a Zoom link to join in.

Would you like to volunteer in our Gazebo Café? Our volunteers serve from 9am to 1:30pm Monday-Friday. If you can volunteer for any of those days each week please let us know! We appreciate any help and would love to contact you! Please reach out to Lauren at lcato@plano.gov or (972) 941-5674.

If you are interested in helping us as a Bingo caller on Wednesdays, 12:45pm-2:30pm or Saturdays, 9:15am-11:15am, please email Janet at jleavitt@plano.gov or give her a call at (972) 941-5752. Thank you so much!

Artists Creating, Inspiring & Sharing

Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm

In the Art Room (Classroom 1)

Calling all Artists - Do you paint? Do you do pastels? Do you do graphite? Would you like to?

Bring your supplies and a project that you would like to work on. Enjoy the inspiration of other artists and learn from each other. There is no fee for this awesome experience - you only need a membership to the Sam Johnson Recreation Center. 

Bingo! For Those 60+

Bingo is played:

Wednesdays, 1pm-2:30pm

Saturdays, 9:30am-11:15am

$1/card

Please bring $1 bills. No change made.

Monday Duplicate Bridge

Meets every Monday, Noon-3pm. Reservation not required. Call Doris Sivernell (214) 558-2819. The voicemail is working.

Tuesday Party Bridge

Meets every Tuesday, Noon-3pm. No partner required. 

First Friday Duplicate Game

The first Friday of each month, there is a 5-table duplicate bridge game in Lone Star B. Play begins at 11:30am. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contact Jeanne Edwards at (830) 708-0003. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Friday Afternoon Bridge

Regular bridge is played each Friday, Noon-3pm. Beginners are welcome but must know how to play. No partner required except for on the 3rd Friday of the month. If you don’t have a partner, come at 11:45am to arrange for one. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please email Toby Kramer at tobya621@aol.com.

Cribbage

Tuesdays

1pm-3pm

in Dining Room

FREE

Cribbage is a fast-paced card game invented in the 1600s by an English poet. It's versatile (2-4 players), requires little to set up (deck of cards and either a wooden board with pegs or a pad of paper with pen), and it offers a standard game (121 points) as well as a quick version (61 points). All SJC members are welcome! Stop by if you wish to have some FREE fun!

Pictured below (from L to R) are the club's charter cribber members: Barb, Lady Marli, Marilyn and Rick.

Tuesday Evening Dances, 7pm-9:15pm

This large band typically plays on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Thursdays

1pm-3pm

in Lone Star A, B & D

FREE

Attendees need a membership to SJC (or to pay a daily fee).

Hand Massages

Tuesdays, 1pm-2:30pm

in the East Lounge

Jan provides a soothing, calming and comforting hand massage. Now retired, Jan was a licensed massage therapist for almost 30 years. She specialized in working with senior citizens and end-of-life massage.

Jan earned her master's degree from SMU in 1993 and has studied many modalities of massage and natural ways of healing throughout her career.

She has always had an interest in helping people become all that they can be in every area of their life. Her abilities to help others on a deep and sacred level has earned her the title of Life Enhancement Facilitator.

Please stop by to meet Jan. She would love to meet you and give you a massage or just chat.

Fridays, 8:30am-11am

in Lone Star C

If you knit or crochet, care facilities always need items we can make. If you would like to help, please join the group.

Plano Easy Riders

The biking group calls itself the "Plano Easy Riders." The group is easy going, rides at an easy pace, and it's easy to participate. All you need is a bike and a helmet. To be notified of rides, send an email to donandkaybike@gmail.com.

Non-competitive players only - this is only for fun. Scrabble is excellent for your brain. Playing it regularly can increase your vocabulary; aid in delaying the development of dementia; encourage social connection; and help improve your happiness, concentration and confidence! Join us Mondays at 12:45pm in Lone Star D.

Sew Happy Quilters

1st & 3rd Thursdays

9am-4pm in Classroom 1

We are a sit-n-sew group, so bring your favorite project and supplies. Enjoy the fellowship with different quilters. Contact Aurora Chancy at achancy@msn.com with questions.

Do you play guitar? Would you like to strum around with some others who play, too?

If so, give Roger Kort a call at (210) 378-3159 or email him at roger_kort@yahoo.com.

The group meets in Classroom 3 on Fridays, 10:30am to Noon and really has a good time!

SJC Hall Walkers

Writers and Storytellers Discussion Group

Our next meeting will be Monday, January 8th.

This is a friendly bunch whose purpose is to enjoy the creative processes of writing and oral storytelling. The group is open to beginning writers, bloggers, poets, and storytellers as well as published authors. Basically, anyone who enjoys the creative writing and storytelling experience is welcome. We are welcoming new members - please join us.

Members choose their own subject matter and the pieces can be short or as long as 2,000 words. If you have a novel or novella you would like to share, you can break it up into 2,000 word pieces you can share on a meeting-to-meeting basis.

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday, 1pm to 3pm. You can attend via Zoom or in person at SJC in Classroom 2. If you are interested in joining us, please email Jill Schilp at Jillschilp@gmail.com. Thank you!

Programs and classes at Plano Public Library for Adults & Seniors include Memory Keepers for early stage dementia, making smart financial choices and exploring new hobbies through enrichment programs.

You can sign up for senior care calls, participate in book clubs and improve your English speaking skills with Small Talk.

Click on the following links to learn more about and register for upcoming programs and classes:

Business Classes | Money Smart Classes | eBooks & More | Technology Classes | Art in the Library | Enrichment Classes

Sign up for our newsletter – Check It Out! | Read our blog Plano Library Learns | Follow us on social media.

THE DOUGLASS SENIORS

1111 H Avenue, Suite 300

Plano, TX 75074

Wednesdays, 10am-2pm

The Douglass Seniors is a small African American ladies group for women 55 and older. They meet on Wednesdays from 10am–2pm at the old Plano Housing Building at 1111 H Avenue, Suite 300 (in the same parking lot with Douglass Community Center). 

The group has been meeting for over 20 years to socialize and enjoy events such as outings to the movies, lunch and dinner. They also take fun adventure trips, do arts and crafts, and have speakers to discuss senior issues. They are a fun and loving group. Dianne Dillon may be reached at (972) 941-7272 for more information.

AARP

Other Opportunities

PICKLEBALL IN PLANO

There are several opportunities to play Pickleball in Plano. Twelve indoor courts are available during scheduled open play times at Plano recreation centers. There are 32 outdoor courts available at several PISD school sites and High Point Park Tennis Center.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

Pickleball is available indoors at Carpenter, Liberty, Oak Point and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Centers. Players must have a recreation membership or pay a daily fee. Three indoor courts are available during open play times at the centers. Open play times vary, please check the Open Play Schedule to plan your visit.

The City of Plano has partnered with Plano Sports Authority (PSA) to provide six additional indoor pickleball courts for the community. Go to psaplano.org for information about memberships and open play dates and times. PSA Pickleball Informational Flyer (PDF)

Do you enjoy reading magazines? Isn't it challenging to find a good magazine with more articles and opportunities than advertisements? Well, there is such a magazine with very enjoyable, educational and helpful articles written specifically for adults 50+, and it's called fyi50+. If you like turning the pages and feeling them in your hand, then come grab a copy at SJC. Copies are available in the east-entrance lobby. If you prefer flipping pages online, then click here.

Contact Celebration Magazine for Group Tour Opportunities:

Office: (469) 532-2622 | Click Here For More Information.

Attend a Travel Presentation.

Do you have trouble hearing on the phone? Do you keep asking people to repeat themselves? If so, you may be eligible for no-cost telephone captioning from CaptionCall. The phone displays big, easy-to-read text that automatically captions your conversation. It dials, rings and works just like a regular phone.

• Phone and services at no cost to you
• Complimentary delivery, installation, training and support
• Easy to use
• Captions make understanding phone calls easier
• Features include speakerphone, answering machine, and custom audio
• Hearing aid friendly
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Captioning also available for iPad and iPhone with CaptionCall Mobile.
• Captioned voice messages included
• No cost if you have hearing loss and need captions to use the phone efficiently



CaptionCall is part of a federally funded program to benefit people with hearing loss. This fund pays the total cost of service for qualified users.

Click here to learn more.

Types of Diets - Word Scramble

1. SKINTA

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2. VERONICAR

_______________________

3. MELATONINII

_____________________

4. GIFANTS

__________________________

5. FIRETRAPGU

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6. HEROSK

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7. QUIILD

__________________________

8. ENDEARIMENTAR



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9. UMENTRYISTS

_______________________

10. CATANAPERSI

____________________________  

11. DOPROFUSE

___________________________

11. GEARATVEIN

___________________________

Answers are displayed at the bottom of the e-Trendsetter.

Types of Diets - Word Search

Jigsaw Puzzles for Challenging Fun

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 7:48!

HAPPY 2024

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,,

and see if you can beat our time of 9:02!

TRANSFORMATION

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 7:25!

Challenge Yourself with Web-Based Games

Wordle is a game developed by Josh Wardle. A player has six attempts to guess a five-letter word. Feedback is given for each guess, in the form of colored tiles, indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position. 

Every day, it's a new five-letter word. After every guess, each letter is marked as either green, yellow or gray.



• Green indicates that letter is correct and in the correct position.
• Yellow means it is in the answer but not in the right position.
• Gray indicates it is not in the answer at all. 

Target words may have duplicate letters, such as the "o" in "robot", and the color-coded responses do not clue the player about additional uses of such duplicated letters. The game has a "hard mode" option, which requires players to include letters marked as green and yellow in subsequent guesses. 

The game also has a dark theme as well as a high-contrast theme for colorblind accessibility, which changes the color scheme from green and yellow to orange and blue.

Click Here to Play.

Connections is a game that requires players to find groups of four items that share something in common.

Each day’s Connections puzzle features 16 terms – and the player’s job is to split the 16 tiles into four categories. All categories are specific, and each puzzle has exactly one solution.

Each set of four is part of a recognizable category of objects, descriptions, phrases or something else.

Connections often comes with a twist, like including six state names instead of four or including words that seem to belong to multiple categories. 

Each group is also assigned a color based on difficulty. Yellow is the most straightforward puzzle, followed by green, blue, and purple as the most challenging. 

Click Here to Play.

Stuffed Peppers

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• Heaping 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut in half from the stem to the bottom and cored
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or any grain
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Jack cheese, divided

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
• Tenderize the beef: In a medium bowl, using your hands, mash the beef with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the baking soda. Let sit for 20 minutes while you continue with the recipe.
• Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil for easy clean-up, if you like. Place the peppers, cut side up, in the baking dish; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Roast the peppers for about 20 minutes, until slightly browned and tender-crisp. A bit of liquid will accumulate in the bottom of the peppers; that's okay.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more; do not brown. Add the ground beef mixture, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and increase the heat to medium high. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and almost cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium low and cook, uncovered, until the meat is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and 3/4 cup of the cheese, and stir until melted. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Remove the peppers from the oven and spoon the meat filling evenly into the peppers. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese and place back in the oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbling, and serve.

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Recreation Division Code of Conduct

The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department expects recreation center employees and patrons to treat one another with courtesy and respect in all interactions. These values are key to supporting our mission of enriching Plano by providing inviting spaces, caring services, outstanding value, and memorable experiences.

We expect all employees and patrons to:

• Respect other participants, City staff, and volunteers.
• Cooperate with City staff in maintaining safety and order.
• Demonstrate courtesy even when others do not.
• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
• Respect the property of others, including City property and facilities.

Refrain from:

• Any behavior that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others.
• Unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to: use of profanity, vulgarity, racial slurs, obscene gestures, arguing, or other disruptive conduct or encouraging others to do so.
• Fighting, physical abuse, threats, or harassment.

Caregiving Wellness

Care-LIVING: A Summary of Community Supports for Caregivers

Led by Nora Gravois, LMSW-IPR

Tuesday, January 2nd

10am-11:30am in Classroom 1 at SJC

FREE

This class introduces a beginning conversation about programs and services available to caregivers 65 and older (regardless of the age of your loved one with cognitive impairment who you are caring for).

Please register by calling (972) 953-7669. RSVP is requested so adequate supplies, handouts, and resource information will be available.

Caregiver Support Group is held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm and the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm (both via Zoom).

Memory Café is a social and cognitively stimulating time of activities for individuals with dementia and their caregiver. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1pm-2pm.

Mental Aerobics is a class designed to sharpen brain skills through critical thinking worksheets, jigsaw puzzles, socialization, search puzzles, and games created to help brain development. Think of it as an exercise class for the head! No reservation is needed. Make a plan to join us for this great get-together. Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am-11:30am in Classroom 2.



The Front Porch is an in-person group that gets together on the third Thursday of the month from 1pm-2:30pm. Join us for a safe space full of laughter, snacks, conversation, and sharing of memories in a small group setting (10-12 people).

Helpful Links & Resources

• Community and Wellness Resource Guide for Seniors Living in Plano (PDF).

• Check out the senior city-services database on the Senior Resources webpage. Explore the Senior Resources Guide.

• Plano’s My Safety Call program helps ensure the well being of homebound and/or elderly Plano residents through a daily phone call. Read more about the program and sign up for a daily call.

• The Plano Independent School District (PISD)’s RSVP program is for seniors 65+. The program provides seniors access to PISD functions, tours of PISD facilities, culinary events, senior high plays, sporting events, etc. all for free. View more information and sign up online.

There are many organizations focused on helping seniors. A few of these organizations are listed below. Click on an organization’s name to visit its website. The City of Plano has no responsibility for the content on these websites.

• AARP
• Aarp.org/caregiving
• AARP Plano Texas Chapter 2304
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Assistance Center of Collin County
• Councils on Aging
• Meals on Wheels of Collin County
• Plain-O Helpers
• Texas Health and Human Services
• U.S. Social Security Administration
• Wellness Center For Older Adults

Additional Information

• Are you looking for a way to help others? Check out all the great volunteer opportunities available for you through the City of Plano’s volunteer program.
• If you need to reach out to the City to pay for water bill, get a garage sale permit or complete a wide array of other activities the City of Plano’s website home page under "FIND IT FAST" on the website is the best place to start.
• Check out Plano's Housing Assistance Programs here.
• For information on nationwide money-saving benefit programs, click here.

Age in Place with the City of Plano’s Help

Are you a Plano homeowner 62 years of age or older or a Plano homeowner with a documented disability? You may qualify for the City’s new Mobility Assistance Program. Funds are available for the following accessibility items:

• ADA compliant commodes
• Bathroom grab bars
• Wall-mounted foldable shower or tub seats
• Concrete front entry ramp

These funds are limited, and there is a $5,000 limit per household. Call the Neighborhood Services Department at (972) 208-8150 and ask about the Mobility Assistance Program.

1) ATKINS 2) CARNIVORE 3) ELIMINATION 4) FASTING 5) GRAPEFRUIT 6) KOSHER 7) LIQUID 8) MEDITERRANEAN 9) NUTRISYSTEM 10) PESCATARIAN

11) SUPERFOOD 12) VEGETARIAN