Activities

The Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program offers a variety of programs to fit the needs of all senior citizens. Some activities offered are:  quilting, crafts, pinochle, bridge, whist, hand & foot, Red Hat group, entertainment, special events, bingo, greeting card recycling, "Golden Page", Kitchen Band, bunco, trips, senior job fairs, discussion groups, foot care, blood pressure checks, library, Fergus Chore Corps services, Senior Companion services, pool and snooker tables, darts, exercise equipment, classes and seminars of interest, and opportunities to volunteer. The program is funded by the City of Fergus Falls, membership fees and fund raising efforts. The exercise program is a cooperative venture of the Fergus Falls Y.M.C.A. and Independent School District #544 Community Education. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Services, Inc. operates a congregate nutrition program at the Senior Center Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon. Nutritionally balanced meals consist of such entrees as barbecued ribs, pork chops, chicken, roast beef, beef stew, casseroles, plus all the trimmings. Frozen meals are also available. Special events like birthday parties and entertainment are planned on a monthly basis. Suggested price of a meal is $3.25 for people who are 60 and older. People under 60 years of age are welcome to attend for a suggested price of $6.25. Please register in advance if you plan to attend. This program is funded by the Older Americans Act and administered by the West Central Area Agency on Aging.

For information on other senior services in the area log onto the Otter Tail County Resource Directory.