Senior Services

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department strives to cultivate the best quality of life for persons age 50 plus. Programs are designed for active senior adults and those faced with the challenges of mature living. Our benefits counselors are available to assess your eligibility for federal and state assistance programs for seniors.

The eight Senior Centers which are located throughout Corpus Christi offer a variety of programs and activities designed to meet the social, recreational, nutritional, educational, and health needs of individuals in our community age 50 plus. Please call for more information.

► GUIDELINES: Play It Safe, COVID-19 Update. (Posted 5-17-2021)

► VIDEO - Free in CC, Senior Center Programs (January 25, 2018)

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Join our Virtual Programs 

The Department is offering the following virtual programs on its social media:

Morning Session: Health, Fitness, and Wellness for All Ages, like Zumba

Join us by connecting with us on: 

Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Facebook page

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"Beat the Heat" Cooling Centers

► Update - City Cooling Centers Available This Weekend (Released 8-13-21)

► City Cooling Centers available (Released 6-21-21)

► Summer 2021 Beat the Heat Flyer - Family Edition (August 14 & 28, and September 18)

► Summer 2021 Beat the Heat Flyer - Kids Edition (September 3)

Reliant’s Beat the Heat Program in partnership with Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation will provide a safe way for Corpus Christi residents to stay cool during the hottest days of summer. We would like to remind residents without adequate air conditioning various senior centers and libraries are open to the public and available during normal business hours. Join our on-site service inside three participating senior centers or through our curbside service. And everyone is invited to participate in our virtual activities. For more information, visit www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters or call the City’s Customer Service Call Center at 361-826-CITY (2489). 

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PROGRAMS

► CALENDAR OF EVENTS  -  (Please check back periodically.)

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Nutrition Services

We currently provide meals at seven senior centers and home-delivered meals to home-bound elderly individuals through our Meals On Wheels program. A nutritionally balanced, dietitian certified lunch is served Monday through Friday. For more information on the Senior Center Meal Program, please call the senior center nearest you. Learn more about the Meals On Wheels program. 

► SLIDESHOW - Nutrition Services 2020 - Our Kitchen, Curbside & Meals On Wheels
 

Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion volunteers provide assistance with daily living tasks and companionship to home-bound and disabled seniors. Senior Companions must be age 55+ and meet established income eligibility guidelines to serve 15 to 40 hours per week and receive hourly stipends. This is a program of the Senior Corps. Read more about the Senior Companion Program. 

► VIDEO - Apply to be a Senior Companion (January 2019)

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

The Corpus Christi RSVP is federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS). Since 1977, the City of Corpus Christi has been the local sponsor. The RSVP program serves all of Nueces County and currently has over 385 active volunteers. RSVP staff match volunteers’ interests and schedules with several opportunities through non-profit agencies called Volunteer Stations that are registered with the RSVP program, with services including clerical and administrative duties, fundraising assistants, special project coordinators, receptionists, thrift and gift shop clerks, computer assistants, as well as numerous long-term, ad-hoc or short-term assignments. This is a program of the Senior Corps. Read more about RSVP  ► Enrollment Form  ► Volunteer Stations