Senior Center Receives Vital Upgrades

  • The Senior Center is expected to open in the coming weeks as a hangout and resource spot for local seniors. It is the red modular building around 17th and Mineral. It was originally purchased to house books when the library flooded. Photo Credit Whitney Pratz
    The Senior Center is expected to open in the coming weeks as a hangout and resource spot for local seniors. It is the red modular building around 17th and Mineral. It was originally purchased to house books when the library flooded. Photo Credit Whitney Pratz
The Senior Center is moving closer to opening day. In October, the Center received 2 essential upgrades: a ramp and a railing around the porch. The place will be completely ADA approved by opening time, according to Keri Metzler, Silverton Coordinator for the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (and Silverton resident extraordinaire as we all know). The SJBAAA paid for the railing and ramp. …

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