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Celebrating Detroit’s Neighborhood Centers

Every September, Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit Parks & Recreation and St. Patrick Center present a campaign celebrating our neighborhood senior centers - “homes away from home” for thousands of Detroiters. Strides for Seniors promotes people and activities at centers across the city, three "Fridays Live" with music, food and health checks, and the Healthy Aging Expo on September 26 at Palmer Park.

- REGISTRATION FOR TOMORROW'S HEALTHY AGING EXPO IS NOW CLOSED -

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Phone Number

313-833-7080

We're Available

Mon - Sun: 9am-6pm

E-mail Us

stridesforseniors@gmail.com

Healthy Aging Expo 2025

Strides for Seniors concludes with the annual Healthy Aging Expo on Friday, September 26, from 9 AM to 1 PM at beautiful Palmer Park.

Registration includes four hours of music and dance, including hustle and dance with DJ Rick Love, and Zumba by Roberto.  There are also dozens of wellness exhibitors, a box lunch, a walk around one of Detroit’s most beautiful places, and prize raffles

NOTE: There will NOT be a standard Strides t-shirt, but some centers may create their own. Please check your center for details.

A Strides t-shirt is NOT required for you to participate.

We express our gratitude to these organizations for backing Strides for Seniors!

Healthy Aging Expo

The month-long campaign culminates with the Healthy Aging Expo - including music, dance, walking, and health exhibitors - at beautiful Palmer Park. Over 350 people attended last year. The 2025 event is on Friday, September 26.

Fridays Live & Other Things Happening

Three Fridays Live will feature food, drinks, music, dance, wellness checks and more. The free events are on Sept 5 at LA SED, Sept 12 at Heilmann Rec Center, and Sept 19 at Adams-Butzel Complex. All September long, we'll also promote other events and activities at each of the other participating centers.

People & Places

Interviews with Detroiters and resources available for people over 55.

List of Centers

These 14 centers all across the city are mainstays of their neighborhoods and provide essential services to thousands of Detroiters over 55. Here's a complete list, including location and contact information.

STRIDES FOR SENIORS

Strides for Seniors is a collaborative campaign of metro Detroit senior centers held during September, National Senior Center Month. Michigan’s population is the 14th oldest nationwide according to the 2021 United States Census Bureau. The month long campaign is aimed at increasing the awareness of senior resources, aging issues and the importance of funding senior programs and services.

DETROIT'S NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS

Hannan Center

4750 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-833-1300

Farwell Recreation Center

2711 E Outer Dr Detroit, MI 48234
Phone: 313-282-2028

Adams Butzel Complex

10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-628-0990

St Patrick Senior Center

58 Parsons Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-833-7080

Heilmann Community Center

19601 Crusade Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313-224-9334

Crowell Community Center

16630 Lahser Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-628-2047

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