Missoula Senior Citizens Center
About Missoula Senior Citizens Center
Missoula Senior Citizens Center gives seniors in downtown Missoula a place to show up for lunch, a game of bingo, a class, or just a familiar face. It is built around the kind of everyday things that keep people connected, fed, active, and part of something. For donors, that means supporting a place where fellowship is not an extra, it is the point.
What sets the center apart is how much life it packs into one volunteer-supported downtown space. Seniors serve seniors here, and that shows up in the mix of meals, games, thrift shopping, classes, dances, and community events that keep the center feeling like a real gathering place.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Daily lunch service
Serves lunch, with weekly menus posted for members and visitors.
Bingo nights
Hosts Bingo every Thursday night, with a Bingo Café before the game.
Underground Thrift Shop
Operates a thrift shop as part of the center's activities.
Card and checkers games
Offers games for members to play together at the center.
Painting and art classes
Provides art-related classes and activities.
Sewing classes
Offers sewing classes as part of its activities.
Exercise and yoga classes
Provides exercise classes and yoga activities.
Dances and parties
Hosts dances and social events for members.
Community events
Offers community gatherings and special events for seniors and families.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To develop and implement programs and services that support the physical, intellectual, and emotional health and well-being of seniors and to serve as a focal point for community projects that enhance health, education, recreation, and socialization for seniors and their families in the Missoula area.
Who they serve
Seniors in the Missoula area and their families, with membership open to any age and voting members age 50 and older.
Their impact
- Over 50,000 hours of volunteer work.
- Paid off its mortgage in just 2 years.
How your donation helps
- Creating a welcoming space for seniors to connect
- Supporting programs that keep seniors engaged and social
- Healthy meals and food service
- Movement and wellness activities
- Arts, music, and enrichment
- Helping seniors stay mobile and connected to their community
Our story
The center began with a dream Kathleen Walford shared in 1966, when she met with the Missoula Human Resource Council about creating a senior center. A year later, the State Council on Aging approved the project, and volunteers and donations helped turn the Victoria Hotel at 424 North Higgins into the new center. Since 1976, the organization has been active in its current location on Higgins.
In their words
and dreaming wildly, there will be a place where people can come in off the street to rest, to have fellowship and to attend meetings of interest to them.
Events
Bingo Night
WeeklyBingo is held every Thursday night, with the Bingo Café open before the game.
Annual Member Meeting
AnnualMembers gather for the annual meeting and board elections.
Dances
At least monthlyOutside organizations bring in dances for members.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Missoula Senior Citizens Center has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Kitchen
- Thrift shop
- Office
- Newsletter
- Special events
- Leading activities such as hiking, biking, crafts, and art
- Fundraising committee
- Membership committee
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Missoula Senior Citizens Center from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How can someone volunteer at the center?
Stop in to fill out a Volunteer Form, or email volunteer@missoulaseniorcenter.org for more information.
Are trips currently available?
The center is not offering trips in the short term. New events and activities are expected in the future.
What kinds of activities does the center offer?
Activities include Bingo, daily lunch, a thrift shop, card games, yoga, dancing, parties, community events, art classes, exercise classes, painting, and sewing classes.
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