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Harmony House Senior Center 504-267-3333 2201 Barracks St., New Orleans, 70119 M-F 9-2:30 Program for seniors 60+. One hot meal served. Activities include field trips, arts & crafts, birthday parties. For a ride, you must live between Canal, Moss, Franklin and Decatur Streets. Call between 7:30 and 8:30 AM to be picked up. Free; Limited services due to Covid-19. Call for more information. Spanish spoken? N

Mercy Endeavors Senior Center 504-568-0607, Fax: 504-568-0699 www.mercyendeavors.org 457 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, 70130 M-F 8-4 Socialization, recreation, health programs, spiritual programs, retreats, crafts, computer classes and various other activities to approximately 100 seniors. The program stresses independence and strives to keep older adults active and out of nursing homes. The on-site parish nurse makes referrals, translates medications and medical instructions, as well as encourages weight loss and healthy diets. $35 annual membership fee requested, no one turned away, proof of income required as part of application; Walk in Spanish spoken? Y, Se habla espanol

New Orleans Council On Aging 504-821-4121 ext. 120 for questions about services; www.nocoa.org 2475 Canal St., Ste 400, New Orleans, 70119 M-F 8-4 Info hub for senior centers & services all over New Orleans. Non-profit corporation responsible for seeing that a comprehensive and coordinated assortment of social, recreational, educational, employment and nutritional services are made available for all persons aged 60 and over in the City of N.O. Programs include direct information, advocacy and referrals, low-cost comprehensive dental services, legal services, caregiver support groups, Meals on Wheels, personal care assistance, light home maintenance assistance, utility assistance, minor home repairs, retired & senior volunteer programs, senior companion program & more. Free; Appt. only Spanish spoken? Y, by request

SAGE New Orleans 504-517-2345 www.sageneworleans.org 2601 Tulane Ave. Ste. 500, New Orleans, 70119 Services and advocacy for LGBT+ older adults in the New Orleans metro area, including trainings and workshops on LGBT+ cultural competence for healthcare and other service providers, and social and educational events for LGBT+ older adults. As advocates on behalf of the LGBT older adult community, SAGE New Orleans is committed to ensuring that all LGBT older adults can live their best lives with the dignity, respect, and good health that they deserve. Free; Call for info Spanish spoken?

Senior Centers with Jefferson Council on Aging (504) 888-5880 800-635-1437 www.jcoa.net Activity Centers & Meals, including exercise program and games for self-sufficient seniors. For members of Jefferson Council on Aging 55 and older. Free for activities, small donation requested