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.

St. Vincent de Paul parish hosts a city-sponsored nutrition program for seniors, 60 years of age and above, and the disabled. The program includes a hot meal, served in the Parish Center five days a week. Activities such as bingo, line dancing, card playing, and dominoes are also provided.

The Senior Luncheon is held the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM in the O'Brien Center. A meal is served followed by a rousing game of Bingo. Gatherings reach 100 people in attendance!

Seniors.

Our Lifestyle Program professionals make it easy to explore and implement the latest principles of healthy aging. These principles embrace the concepts of a body that is understood and well cared for, a mind that is nourished and exercised, and a sprint that is joyfully connected to positive living. Blue Skies’ talented wellness professionals stay current on the newest wellness practices and research to incorporate into our programming.

Our experienced wellness professionals assist you in forming a customized plan designed to keep you healthy and active by offering the following:

• Health fairs, screenings, informational interactive presentations
• Registered dietician and nutritionist on staff
• On-site rehab, assisted living, skilled care, and memory care

Offering you the support and education you need to help you take care of yourself and your loved one.

Caregiver Coaching
Caregiver Specialists are available to coach family members and friends who are caring for an older loved one. You can talk to a caring professional who can help you better understand and deal with the challenges you are facing in your role as caregiver.

• 1:1 Caregiver coaching
• Support Groups
• Educational sessions
• Link to area resources

Free membership for those 60 years and older and for family and friends caring for someone 60 and older.

Call for program hours and other details.

Free

Offering San Antonio and Bexar County seniors 60+ comprehensive resource facilities.

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:

• Caregiver support services
• Certified fitness advisor
• Evidenced-base education programs
• Fitness classes
• Health screenings
• Social services

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)

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Wi-Fi

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 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.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

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:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

The SNP is funded by the City and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), and currently offered at various senior centers throughout the City.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

SAJSS offers direct transportation services for older adults to and from religious services and medical appointments.

SAJSS will only provide rides to participants who have completed and returned their signed paperwork to the SAJSS office. Click here to download the transportation registration paperwork.

SAJSS covers most of the cost of rides, but participants are responsible for the following contributions:

• 1-10 miles: $5.00 one-way; $10.00 round-trip
• 11-20 miles: $10 one-way; $20 round-trip
• Maximum 20 miles one-way; 40 miles round-trip

Donations in support of the Transportation Program are greatly appreciated.

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

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;
• and 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.

Special Care Services can provide daily social interaction or clinical insight into your healthcare right from your own home. Advanced technology can provide early intervention to signs and symptom management while reducing the number of hospitalizations each year. A Care Coordinator will meet with you to create an individualized care plan that is tailored to your needs.

Some of the services include:

• Always in Touch. A complimentary telephone reassurance program that provides companionship to seniors and disabled adults.
• Balance Tracking System. A computerized balance assessment tool that provides an objective, accurate, and reliable fall risk assessment.
• Remote Patient Monitoring. Monitoring and reporting of health vital signs and continuous access to a clinical call center.
• Personal Emergency Response System. Personal Emergency Response – An easy-to-use medical alert system that lets you summon any type of help whenever you need it…any time of day or night.
• 24/7 Virtual Care Agent. Providing around the clock data-based insights and recommendations.
• Senior Living Referral Services. 

To learn more about the services provided, click here.

To get a personal consultation, click here.

Always Best Care's In-Home Care Services are always tailored to your loved one's specific personal and specialized needs. 

Services include:

• 24-Hour Care?
• Bathing, Grooming, and Dressing
• Companionship
• Errands and Transportation
• Escort to Activities
• Hospice Support/ End-of-Life
• Hospital to Home
• Incontinence/Toileting
• Laundry Services
• Light Housekeeping
• Live-In Care
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Reminders
• Mobility
• Nutrition Monitoring
• Overnight Care
• Safety Supervision
• Technology Assistance
• Post-Hospitalization Care
• Rehabilitation
• Transitional Care
• Senior Living Referral Services

To view a full list of all services provided, click here.

Get a personal care consultation here.

The many choices for senior housing can be overwhelming. Some older adults are able to live out their retirement years playing golf and enjoying relatively few health problems. In contrast, others require assistance with their care needs which is often dictated by health and safety concerns. We help you find the right senior living community solution for you and your loved ones.

• No-Cost Service. Always Best Care is compensated by our contracted assisted living communities, which means we are happy to provide our senior housing and assisted living referral services at no charge to you.
• Tailored Solution. We match our clients with the top senior living communities based on individual needs, budget, and geographical preference.
• Personalized Assistance. We personally escort our clients and their families on a tour of the matched assisted living communities so they can determine which senior housing option is best for them.

To learn more about Senior Living Referrals, click here.

Get a personal care consultation here.

Always Best Care Senior Services offers home health care services to help you recover from an injury, surgery, illness, or manage a chronic condition. Home health services can be provided in your home, whether that’s a house, an apartment, a relative’s home, or a senior living community.

Our skilled care experts are certified registered nurses, therapists, and home health aides who are dedicated to making your care plan as thorough and convenient as possible. We assign a dedicated RN supervisor to each client, who is available 24/7 to support your needs, along with your personal team of nurses, therapists and caregiving professionals.

Services include:

• Assessment & Management of Care
• Catheter Care & Maintenance
• Chest Tube Management
• Chronic Illness Management
• Diabetic Care & Management
• Epidural Medi-Ports
• Injections
• Medication Teaching & Management
• Ostomy/Colostomy Care
• Pain Management
• Patient/Caregiver Education
• Senior Living Referral Services

To view a list of all services provided, click here.

To get a personal care consultation, click here.

A strictly social group of parishioners over 50 gather for a morning of games and fellowship. At noon, a potluck lunch is shared. Sometimes, field trips are planned. 

Age 50+.

For more information about joining this group, please call the Parish Office at 210-696-0896.

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 hehttps://safoodbank.org/our-programs/programs-for-seniors/senior-grocery-programs/re 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.

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 Army Residence Community welcomes all officers retired or honorably discharged, from all branches of service,  as well as senior-level federal employees of GS-14 and above, to include spouses and surviving spouses.

Click here to request 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.

We fulfill our mission by building relationships with and providing for the total well-being of the elderly poor and homeless through the following free goods and services:

• Visitation (residence, nursing home, and hospital)
  Ministry
• Phone calls
• Food/nourishment deliveries
• Toiletries/essentials deliveries
• Fans/heaters deliveries
• Minor home repairs and maintenance
• Lawn care
• Donated items (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, household goods, furniture, appliances, etc.)
• Annual painting project of elderly’s home

This program is for persons 65 years or older who have a monthly income at or below the current year federal poverty level and live in one of these low-income zip codes:

• 78202
• 78204
• 78207
• 78210
• 78211
• 78212
• 78225
• 78226
• 78228
• 78237

Our abilities vary from beginner to advanced skills. The more knowledgeable members are very willing to assist those who are learning. We've made a quilt for the Women's Guild's scholarship fund in past years. We also have made quilts for needy children in our parish and donated some to "Project Linus," a national organization with local chapters that give the quilts to sick, lonely, and needy children. Anyone in the parish may request a quilt for a sick relative by contacting any quilter.

Anyone interested in joining us for friendship and quilting is encouraged to attend our meetings.

Call Pat Brookes at (210) 494-5832 for more information.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday for the "The Young at Heart Seniors' Club" for fun and games.

If you have any questions, contact Virginia Cavazos at (210) 496-3788.

Membership annual dues are $10.00.

The Ward Community Center offers a wide variety of programming, including youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, table games, nutrition education, dance, music, and more.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve with some exceptions.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Fees/Notes:

• Gym practices and/or games - $30 per hour flat fee with a two-hour minimum.
• General use gym only or meeting room only - $50 an hour with a two-hour minimum plus a $100 damage deposit is required. 
• Any event with a DJ or band will require security.
• A limited amount of chairs and tables are available. Please call the center for more info. 

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;
• and 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.

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;
• and 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.

Young at Heart is a group for ages 45 and up. They meet twice a month for a potluck and also a game day. 

We're an active, lively bunch with a lot of fun together. Join us for community and laughs! 

Our community lunch is on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:00 AM. 
Our game day is the 4th Monday of the month at 10:00 AM. 

We're currently working on some EVENING MEETING OPTIONS for those who work during the day! Stay tuned for more information! 

Men and Women 45 and older. This group is open to new members.

Click here for more information and registration.

Free.