The Farmers Branch Senior Center is one of the most thriving recreational facilities in the Metroplex. The current Senior Center has been in operation since 2000 and has become a staple for active seniors in Farmers Branch.
The 22,400-square-foot facility boasts a large multi-purpose room with a hardwood dance floor, a computer lab with Internet access and a workout facility. The Senior Center offers more than 70 programs geared toward meeting the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals 50 and over.
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Contact Information Farmers Branch Senior Center
- 14055 Dennis Lane
- Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
- Office: 972.241.8636
- Fax: 972.243.3861
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- Ed Toliver
- Senior Center Manager
- 972.919.8741
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- Rotha Crump
- Recreation Programmer
- 972.919.8743
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- Linda Klark
- Recreation Programmer
- 972.919.8742
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- Kelli Smith
- Recreation Programmer
- 972.919.8744
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Hours:
- Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Thursday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1 to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Directions:
The Farmers Branch Senior Center is located at the southwest corner of Dennis Lane and Valwood Parkway in Farmers Branch. View a map of the Farmers Branch Senior Center.
Directions from Interstate 635, LBJ Freeway: Exit Webb Chapel Road and turn north. Go left on Valwood Parkway, then left on Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch Senior will be located on the right.
Directions from Interstate 35E, Stemmons Freeway: Exit Valwood Parkway and go east. Take a right on Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch Senior Center will be on the right.
Programs & Monthly Calendars:
Computer Classes
Classes set to begin January 2009. Class fees are $35 per class unless otherwise noted and include instruction, books, student exercises, quick reference guide and lab time. See schedule of classes and descriptions at the links below.
Monday Night Dances
Farmers Branch Senior Center is the place to be on Monday nights. Live music and friendly people make the Farmers Branch Senior Center dances the best in the area. Tickets are $5 at the door and the dances begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments are served at intermission. Free dance lessons are offered at 6 p.m. for those attending the dance.
- 1st and 3rd Monday – Country Western
- 2nd and 4th Monday – Ballroom
- January 12th - Gary Lee (Ballroom)
- January 19th - Solid Country (Country Western)
- January 26th - Charlie Patteson (Ballroom)
Health & Fitness
The Farmers Branch Senior Center includes equipment for both cardio and strength training. In order to utilize the fitness equipment at the Senior Center, each person must attend a short orientation meeting. Fitness orientations are held Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. for the cardio equipment and Friday at 9:45 a.m. for cardio and weight equipment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the most important resource for any Senior Center. The Farmers Branch Senior Center knows that much of the success within the Center is a result of our wonderful volunteers. If you would like to be a part of this team by giving a few hours back to the place you enjoy, please visit the front desk for more information.
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board meets at the Senior Center the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. To be placed on the agenda for the Board or for questions, call 972.241.8636.