A new space for community members ages 60 and up has opened in the City of San Diego and a special celebration was held Friday morning, March 28, to mark the grand opening of the Memorial Senior Center, located in Logan Heights. The center is operated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and offers activities five days a week from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

During the ceremonial event, Mayor Todd Gloria and community leaders cut the ribbon to open the building and then enjoyed tours of the facility and a morning of activities to showcase the senior center’s offerings, including dance classes, karaoke and gardening. Seniors can enjoy many of these classes and activities for free or at a low cost. During the week, free lunches (while supplies last) are also provided to attendees through a partnership with Serving Seniors. 

“We are so proud to have this space open to serve the senior community in Logan Heights and beyond,” said Kristi Fenick, Parks and Recreation District Manager for AgeWell Services. “The amount of programming offered is robust and there is something for everyone. We invite all of our 60 and better community members to come check the space out.” 

The Memorial Senior Center is one of several spaces throughout the City that are operated by Parks and Recreation’s AgeWell Services program to serve seniors, including the Balboa Park Senior Lounge, Cathy Hopper Friendship Center and the Park de la Cruz Community Center. Several recreation centers also offer regular programming for seniors, including Bay Terraces Community/Senior Center, Nobel Recreation Center, San Ysidro Senior Center and others. 

Funding and support for the new senior center came from a variety of sources, including the San Diego Senior Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Serving Seniors, the San Diego Futures Foundation and the County of San Diego. The Memorial Senior Center opened in November 2024 and continues to grow its programming and services. 

For more information about the AgeWell Services program, visit the webpage.