Posted October 02, 2025
When her husband died, Carmen cried every day and became closed off to the world.
Her daughter knew she needed to leave the house and start socializing with people again, so she searched on Google for places her mom could go to during the day.
While searching, she came across the Hispanic Senior Center's website and felt it would fit.
Carmen was welcomed by the staff at the center with open arms and immediately felt comfortable.
"I was happy to be here and socialize with people," Carmen explained.
The center offers a wide range of activities for participants every day, such as bingo, light exercise, dominoes, and more.
Carmen's favorites are playing bingo with the group and being part of the dancing group, which will perform at City Hall's Hispanic Heritage Month opening!
The Hispanic Senior Center participates in many community events, like City Hall's Hispanic Heritage opening, which allows participants to get out into the community and experience new things with each other.
"It's great for our minds, they [staff] support us," Carmen said, "There are a lot of people who are depressed and struggle with mental health, and this program helps with that."
Another way the center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month is by having a day which participants are invited to bring food that represents the towns they are from and share it with the group.
Carmen loves mofongo and beans with pork feet as it is her favorite meal.
The Hispanic Senior Center is a place for the Hispanic community to unite and is a second family to participants.
"I feel like here at the center is my second family, and when I don't come here, I feel like I'm missing something," Carmen shares.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Hispanic Senior Center, click the button below or call (216) 939-3713.
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