Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center

Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center is a one-stop resource for a variety of services to the aging and disabled citizens of Greene County. The Center's philosophy is to "consider the needs of the whole person, whatever those needs are".

These services originate in a 10,000 square foot, handicapped accessible building near downtown Xenia. There are rooms for meetings, socializing, lounging, dining and many other activities. Hundreds of members and their guests enjoy the Center. The Center is open to the community for meetings and other special events.

Seniors keep busy and find purpose in their lives with the help of full-time and part-time staff and the support from dozens of volunteers.

A free standing 1400 square foot SAFE ROOM (tornado shelter) will provide safety for the aging as well as those in the surrounding neighborhood during destructive, emergency weather conditions.

The Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center was organized in 1968 for the purpose of providing recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities for the older adults. The Center seeks to create a sense of community and support, and allows seniors to continue to be involved and to utilize their skills to the fullest.

The Center is committed to serving all senior citizens and intends to provide, or to arrange the provision of, services which allow the more frail aging to continue to function independently in the community.

MEMBERSHIP

Any senior may attend a class or events at the center. A non-members donation of $1.50 per class is appreciated. Yearly dues are only $25 per person or $40 for a couple. One may join the center as young as 50 years old. To qualify for a couples Membership, one of the seniors has to have turned 50. Dues are renewable every January, but one can become a member anytime through out the year. During the second half of the year (from July on) a membership will be discounted for anyone that is a brand new member. As a member one will receive the Monthly Newsletter in the mail and will receive a discount in the café. With a punched meal ticket a member will receive a free meal after 10 meals are purchased. Members receive a discount on some of the trips. Call anytime for information (376-4353) or stop in for a tour of the center.