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:''This article is about the senior center. For the proposed midtown high-rise, see [[Shepherd Centre]].'' | :''This article is about the senior center. For the proposed midtown high-rise, see [[Shepherd Centre]].'' | ||
'''Shepherd Center''' or '''Shepherd Center East''' is a senior citizens activity center located at 118 [[84th Street North]], northeast of [[East Lake Park]] in the [[East Lake neighborhood]]. The | '''Shepherd Center''' or '''Shepherd Center East''' is a senior citizens activity center located at 118 [[84th Street North]], northeast of [[East Lake Park]] in the [[East Lake neighborhood]]. The program was founded as part of the Shepherd Centers of America and has been operated since [[1984]] by [[Positive Maturity]]. Its executive director is [[Mackie Horowitz]]. | ||
Shepherd Center offers day- | Shepherd Center offers day-time activities such as games, quilting, choral singing and line dancing. The center also offers field trips, free health screenings, and educational classes. Hot lunches are served daily, and Shepherd Center East is one of the largest providers of "Meals on Wheels" services in the city. | ||
The center was damaged by flooding on [[December 25|Christmas Day]], [[2015]]. Mold damage delayed re-opening until Spring of [[2016]]. | The center was damaged by flooding on [[December 25|Christmas Day]], [[2015]]. Mold damage delayed re-opening until Spring of [[2016]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 22 March 2016
- This article is about the senior center. For the proposed midtown high-rise, see Shepherd Centre.
Shepherd Center or Shepherd Center East is a senior citizens activity center located at 118 84th Street North, northeast of East Lake Park in the East Lake neighborhood. The program was founded as part of the Shepherd Centers of America and has been operated since 1984 by Positive Maturity. Its executive director is Mackie Horowitz.
Shepherd Center offers day-time activities such as games, quilting, choral singing and line dancing. The center also offers field trips, free health screenings, and educational classes. Hot lunches are served daily, and Shepherd Center East is one of the largest providers of "Meals on Wheels" services in the city.
The center was damaged by flooding on Christmas Day, 2015. Mold damage delayed re-opening until Spring of 2016.