Local senior centers reopen

Seniors are once again able to meet up with people of their own age to communicate, find resources and have fun at local senior centers.

Hardin County Senior Center, 9380 Tenn. 128, is open three days a week, starting Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served on Thursdays only at 11 a.m., which can be dine in or take out.

“We’ll be open three days a week for July, and plan to be open five days a week starting in August,” said Angie Barnhill, director.

Masks and sanitizer are available to use, according to each person’s preference.

For more information call the center at 731-925-2210.

McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville, is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is served on Thursdays for seniors to dine in or pick up and go.

Tai Chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Day trips are being planned for some Fridays.

Staff at the senior center are available to help seniors with things like energy assistance, signing up for commodities, telephone reassurance calls and grocery shopping. Masks are available for seniors to use, but not required.

“We are planning a motorcoach to Cape Cod for Oct. 13 to Oct. 20 this year,” said Cindy Thrasher, director.

The McNairy Senior Center is also already planning their 2022 excursions, including a spring trip to Italy and late summer trip to Alaska.

For further information call the center at 731-632-0302.