Senior Programs

Purpose

South Boston Neighborhood House Senior Programs are located in the John T. “Doc” and Mary Tynan Senior Center. Self-named the “Jet Set” program, it is a full-time senior program for men and women. The center provides our seniors with a unique and personal community space. Here older adults find services and activities that reflect and respect their experiences and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in the community. The daily activities of the center and the informal social network created by the members fashion a valuable safety net for those seniors, who are primarily living on their own.

Our philosophy is that the seniors themselves know best what they need. At the Neighborhood House Senior Center, the “Jet Setters” run their own show and with the right supports are well able to advocate for themselves and each others and serve as valuable resources to their community.

Program

The focus of the South Boston Neighborhood House Senior Programs are to reduce the social isolation of our seniors by providing them with opportunities to be active and contributing members of their community. Our programs, services, supports, referrals and educational offerings are designed to foster the dignity, health and independence of our seniors.

The activities, classes, guest speakers, day trips, and cultural celebrations planned and implemented by the seniors reflect their interests and needs. The program also provides the opportunity for seniors to contribute in-kind services and talents for the benefit of the center’s activities, further enhancing self-sufficiency and confidence.

One of our most popular and important service areas focuses on enhancing the physical, intellectual and creative well-being of our seniors through exercise, relaxation, computer and art classes. The Neighborhood House Senior Center collaborates with the Boston Athletic Club to offer Swim Aerobics and Senior Strut classes three times each week. Our osteoporosis Prevention Weight Strengthening and Exercise Program provides on site classes at the Senior Center three times weekly and Yoga and Relaxation classes are also held at the center. A weekly on-site mixed media Art class has produced some amazing work and the 8 week computer sessions offered in our on-site computer lab have had a strong response.

The South Boston Neighborhood House Senior Programs are a place for seniors to come together for activities and events, for information and referrals, for support and assistance, to socialize and participate in activities of interest. We offer information on budgeting on a small income, legal advice, environmental issues and Medicaid and health plans – just to name a few. The Kit Clark Lunch program is popular with our seniors and is open to seniors in the community. Bingo, Line dancing, knitting, quilting and crocheting are also popular weekly activities at the center.

Facility

The South Boston Neighborhood House, John T. “Doc” and Mary Tynan Senior Center is located at 136 H Street in South Boston. The facility is handicapped accessible, equipped with central AC, a large common room, a computer lab, an activity room and a kitchen.

Funding

The South Boston Neighborhood House, John T. “Doc” and Mary Tynan Senior Center receives some funding from the City of Boston Elderly Commission and is supported by the South Boston Neighborhood House and its funders.

Cost

There is an annual membership fee of $25.00. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

For more information contact Carole Sullivan, Director of Senior Center Programs at 617-269-2310 or email at csullivan@sbnh.org