Greater San Marcos Area Senior Asso
About Greater San Marcos Area Senior Asso
At The Price Center, a yoga class can happen the same day as a gallery show, a quilt group, or a performance. That mix gives people of different ages a place to show up for something active, creative, or social without needing to choose just one lane. For donors, the appeal is simple: this is a low-cost or no-cost space that keeps San Marcos connected through real shared activity.
What stands out here is the range of what happens under one roof in downtown San Marcos. There is a historic event venue, public gallery space, Shop 1893, and daily wellness and creative programming, all anchored by intergenerational use. It is not just a place to visit, it is a place to participate.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Venue rentals
Offers the center, Garden Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Small Parlor, historic sanctuary space, and garden for celebrations, performances, presentations, weddings, meetings, and other private or community events.
Membership
Provides a membership option for people who want to support the center's efforts.
Art gallery submissions
Provides gallery space for artists to show their work.
Shop 1893
Sells vintage antiques, collectibles, home décor, jewelry, original art, repurposed items, and other items.
Community Dance
Daily light physical activity class.
Pilates
Daily light physical activity class.
Tai Chi
Daily light physical activity class.
Yoga
Daily light physical activity class.
Porcelain painting
Monthly creative activity.
Quilting
Monthly creative activity.
Art workshops
One-off workshops for creative expression.
Rotating art shows
Daily public gallery displays that provide cultural enrichment and entertainment.
Musical performances
One-off performances that bring neighbors together around the arts.
Seasonal theatrical productions
Seasonal performances offered at the center.
Movie showings
One-off film showings at the center.
Intergenerational theatre experiences
Theatre experiences that bring elders, middlers, and kids together to work and create together.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To provide positive, healthy experiences and engagements through intergenerational opportunities that encourage social, intellectual, cultural, and artistic pursuits while supporting a diverse community.
Who they serve
People of all ages in San Marcos and surrounding communities, including seniors, youth, and intergenerational participants.
Their impact
- Over $400,000 in rehab expenses have been achieved by the Association.
- The front garden draws thousands of visitors each year.
Our story
Greater San Marcos Area Seniors Association, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and became the corporate manager of the H. Y. Price, Jr. Seniors Center, known as The Price Center. The building had been donated to the City of San Marcos by philanthropist H.Y. Price, Jr. in 1994 for youth and senior citizen activity programs. The association signed a lease in 1998 and took on renovation responsibilities, and since the early 2000s it has operated the center as a low-cost or no-cost gathering place for intergenerational cultural, social, intellectual, and artistic activities.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Greater San Marcos Area Senior Asso’s services.
People can contact the center by phone, email, or the contact form to ask about classes, art submissions, venue rentals, or general inquiries. The center offers daily, weekly, and monthly activities and gatherings for people of all ages.
In their words
The Price Center is your downtown home for healthy, active living.
We envisioned an expansive and expressive outreach with the goal of being a vital part of our broader community.
Events
Community Dance
dailyDaily dance class that supports active living.
Pilates
dailyDaily Pilates class.
Tai Chi
dailyDaily Tai Chi class.
Yoga
dailyDaily yoga class.
Porcelain painting
monthlyCreative activity offered each month.
Quilting
monthlyCreative activity offered each month.
Seasonal theatrical productions
seasonalTheater performances held seasonally at the center.
Movie showings
one-offFilm showings offered at the center.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Greater San Marcos Area Senior Asso has shared.
Current needs
- New members
- Artwork submissions for the gallery space
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Most outstanding "adaptive reuse" property in Texas, Texas Downtown Association, 2004.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of activities does The Price Center offer?
It offers daily classes like Community Dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Yoga, plus monthly porcelain painting and quilting, art workshops, gallery displays, performances, and movie showings.
Who is the center designed to serve?
It is designed for people of all ages, with intergenerational opportunities that bring seniors, younger adults, and children together.
Can people rent space at the center?
Yes. The center offers space for celebrations, performances, presentations, weddings, meetings, and other private, professional, personal, and community events.
Can artists show work at the center?
Yes. Artists can submit work for gallery space, and the center also displays rotating public art shows.
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