The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) aims to improve the health and nutritional well-being of elderly individuals, 60 years and older, who are vulnerable to malnutrition and are income eligible.

The USDA provides approved USDA Food for grocery packages that are used for home consumption. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers the CSFP through contracts with individual food banks and provides oversight of their operations.

Local organizations distribute the food packages and provide nutrition education to more than 34,000 eligible participants through an agreement with their respected food banks.

Click here for more information.

We embrace every opportunity to have fun! We offer social activities and exercise classes all week. 

Member activities include: 

• Games and social activities 
• Education programs
• Bus tours
• Daily congregate meals
• Fitness and exercise classes
• Swimming

Memberships:

• Basic Annual Individual Membership: $60
• Basic Annual Couple Membership $100
• Winter Texan Individual Membership $40
• Winter Texan Couple Membership $60
• Monthly Fitness Membership $50

Pool season pass:

• Children (3-17): $36
• Adult (18-49): $66
• Senior (50+): $36
• Military: $36
• Family: $125

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• Parents find a safe, positive environment for children. 
• Families spend quality time together.
• Children and teens learn what they can achieve.
• Adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives.
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back. 
• We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Our integrated healthcare model encompasses medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating chronic diseases in their early stages.

Our Senior Care Services Include:

• Acute Care for Older Adults
• Chronic Disease Management (for conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, etc.)
• Preventative Care like Annual Physical Exams & Immunizations
• 24/7 Access to our Senior Care Team

Our Prepare for Medicare Team provides:

• Medicare Program Education
• Medicare Benefits Counseling
• Medicare Enrollment Assistance

If you’re turning 65 you will be Medicare eligible. 

The Rec and Community Center provides healthy recreation and other activities for the community, including:

• Pickle Ball
• Line Dance
• Silver Sneakers
• Zumba
• Filippino Martial Arts
• Fit & Fab
• Thai Chi
• Dance Fitness
• Yoga
• Ballet
• HIIT
• Community Garden

Click here for the calendar of events, dates, times and fees.

Accepts Medicaid for senior activities.

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• Parents find a safe, positive environment for children.
• Families spend quality time together.
• Children and teens learn what they can achieve.
• Adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives.
• Communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back.
• We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

Our club holds Bingo games seven days a week at Alamo Hills Daytime Bingo in Building 2.

If you have been looking for an exciting place to meet new friends, then our Senior Adults group is for you! We have a great time together; we enjoy having fun and getting to know new friends. We look forward to see you.

Location varies, please call for more information.

Everything that Flagship does is Veteran-centric. Our founding physicians have served, deployed, and have first-hand knowledge of veteran experiences and issues. Flagship Health knows how important peer-to-peer connections can be, so we make it a priority to hire clinicians and staff who understand the military experience.

Flagship Health will coordinate with any of your current civilian, VA, and military specialist physicians. We also offer access to a network of specialists that we trust to provide exceptional care for our patients. Our mission is to provide you with a seamless model of care.

Flagship Health is more than just medical care – we are a place where Veterans can gather in a community setting to find support and camaraderie in all aspects of their lives. Flagship provides comprehensive primary care, lab services, care coordination, integrated behavioral health services, and veteran-centric social service connections. We also work closely with Veteran Service Organizations and help Veterans understand and maximize the benefits they are entitled to.

Seniors and Veterans.

We accept Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans, as well as select health insurance plans.

Click here to view the complete list of insurance

The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information. 

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: 

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.

GRASP offers daily activities and programs for elderly persons to promote socialization, independence and better nutrition to live a longer, healthier and happier lifestyle. Individuals qualify for the program who are ambulatory and over age 60. Spouses and caregivers are also eligible to participate.

CONGREGATE MEALS
Hot noon meals are served daily except weekends at the GRASP Community Center in Converse. Professionally prepared meals meet one-third of the daily requirements for nutrition. All participants must register.

TRANSPORTATION
GRASP offers accessible daily bus transportation services for local seniors and disabled persons or living with disabilities.

ACTIVITIES
Individuals can participate in daily activities that include low-impact exercises, guest speakers, arts, crafts, games, classes, day trips, evening dinners, dances and other activities planned by the enrolled participants. 

OTHER SERVICES
GRASP provides information, referrals and seminars to families and caregivers to help meet the needs of seniors.

Meals on Wheels provides meals to several San Antonio area senior centers to serve our community.

If you are a senior center interested in learning more about our services, please contact Program Director Marycela Barron. She can be reached by email or phone at 210.735.5115 ext. 1048.

The Army Residence Community offers a variety of living spaces to attract and satisfy various tastes. With home floor plans constantly changing, we understand the need to evolve as well. We offer cottages, duplexes, and high-rise apartment homes to meet the needs and expectations of today’s retiree.

Click here for current incentives.

The ARC now welcomes all honorably retired or discharged veterans from all branches of service, as well as all honorably retired or separated civilian federal employees to include spouses and surviving spouses, who are at least 62 years of age.

Click here to request more information.

The 50 + group of St. Helena was established to launch six goals that address the dignity and concerns of the entire person, mind, and spirit:

Awareness: Establishing and fostering the role of older adults in the parish and community, providing training in leadership, promoting public relations, holding membership drives, and helping members recognize their talents and service potential for the parish and community.

• Continuing education: religious topics, health topics, crime prevention.
• Social/recreational activities: exhibits, talent shows, parties, bake sale dinners, older Americans month and covered dish lunches, games, bingo, cards, sports, picnics, crafts, and tours.
• Advocacy: keeping informed about political candidates on issues, voting at election time, writing letters to state and national legislators, etc.
• Encourage self-help and independence.
• Provide for the development of leadership and coordination among the seniors.

The 50+ group is an organization for, with, and by seniors; the group offers support services throughout the parish, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and other agencies as may be available, possible, and appropriate. 

We would like to have all seniors participate in the seniors program and need volunteers to fill all positions.

Blessed Angels Community Center is an emergency food pantry. Our passion is helping those in need. We offer emergency food assistance weekly by appointment, and each family receives a variety of nutritional perishable and nonperishable food items.

Seniors only.

You don't have to be retired to enjoy the fellowship of this energetic group-Just have a desire to have a good time and participate in fun activities. Bring a brown bag lunch. We play dominoes and occasionally take trips together.

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only.

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• Parents find a safe, positive environment for children.
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve. 
• Adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives. 
• Communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back. 
• We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Come and bring a friend or make a friend.

We always have a great potluck and good speakers.

Our motto is “Life is short, Eat Dessert First,” and we do!

The group meets in the Hilliard Building in Bayless Hall.

Click here for more information.

Come and enjoy games with us!

We play:

• Cribbage
• Pinochle
• Rummikub
• Mexican Train
• Six-Deck Canasta
• Scrabble

Other games are available if we can get a table together. Bring a group of friends and play with us in a nice place. Donations accepted.

The group meets in the Hilliard building, Bayless Hall.

Click here for more information.

The senior adults enjoy a time of light exercise on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Open to all seniors.

Free.

The Seniors of Woodlake are committed to continuing in service to the Lord and in mentoring others in the church.

The Senior Adult Ministry of Woodlake Baptist seeks to meet the special needs of Senior Citizens while encouraging and giving them opportunities to continue in service to the Lord.

Regular meetings are scheduled for fellowship throughout each month.

To find out about upcoming events, email Chuck Philips at [email protected].

This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.

Services include:

• A daily lunchtime meal
• Transportation services to eligible seniors living within a 5-mile radius of the center 

Programs and activities include:

• Adaptive equipment to support independence
• Arts and crafts
• Fitness and dance classes
• Health resources
• Health screenings
• Recreational games

Amenities:

• Computer station lab
• Dining hall
• Exercise and dance studio
• Full gym
• Multi-purpose classrooms

To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:

• 60 years and older
• Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
• Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

On average 103,300 one way trips are provided to city operated Senior Centers.

Seniors can check at their center site for availability of this service.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

This service is offered free of charge.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses in Bexar County with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• A daily lunchtime meal
• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation to and from the center for eligible seniors living within 5-miles of the center

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Classes include topics such as wellness, technology, fitness, current events, art, and much more.

Register for classes in the OASIS center or online here.

Adults 50 and older.

Prices vary by class; some are free.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

We have many social activities going on all week throughout the Center.

Member activies include:

• Games and Social Activities
• Educational Programs
• Day Trips
• Daily Fellowship Meals
• Community Resources
• Balance & Strength Classes

Ages 50+

Click here to fill out membership form.

Annual membership is $50 per single or $75 per couple and includes all Center activities except Fitness. Membership is for one year from the enrollment date.

The Fitness Membership is in addition to the Annual Membership and is optional. Fitness Membership Fee: $35/month (no contract), or FREE to members aged 75+. BSBAC also honors the following Wellness Programs:

• Silver Sneakers
• Renew Active by United Healthcare
• Silver & Fit, Active & Fit
• More (Visit the Membership Office for Wellness Programs details.)

Please visit our website for a list of funeral, grief, and senior-related articles. Here are just a few of the many educational articles on our site:

• How to Plan Your Own Funeral
• Gratitude and Grief: Coping With Loss On Thanksgiving
• Grieving During the Holidays
• How to Host a Zoom Funeral
• Senior Nutrition Tips
• Health Tips For Women Over 60
• Financial Assistance Options For Funerals
• What Should I Do When a Death Occurs?
• 3 Tips for Talking to Your Parents About End-of-Life Decisions
• Best Grief Books to Help You Heal
• How to Cope With Loss Over The Holidays
• How to Get Help When You’re Grieving

Calvary provides support for various times and stages in your life when you need Godly Counsel and a listening ear.

Christian-based guidance is provided to those who are seeking direction concerning spiritual matters and life’s circumstances and situations.

• Decision Counselors
• Women's Ministry
• Singles Ministry (Single & Single Again)
• Senior Saints Ministry
• Pre-Marriage Counseling
• Y.E.S. (Young Enthusiastic Saints)

Contact us for more information.

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.

The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.

Click here for more information. 

Criteria for Project HOPE:

Age qualification: 

The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.

Required documents:

• Valid ID
• Proof of address (Utility bill)
• Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)

Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.

Free.