galva senior citizens center

The senior citizens committee, Mrs. Carolyn Ossian, Chairman, announced the purchase of a brick building on the east end of Front Street in April of 1975. On July 13, Mayor James B. Young cut the ribbon commemorating the official open house celebration, an event that was attended by over 400 people. Mrs. Ossian has remained the Director of the facility to this very day.

location and hours of operation...

Located at 106 Front Street, the Center is open to those fifty-five years of age or older from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, after 4:00 p.m. for pitch night and special events.

The Center is closed on holidays, and serves as a polling location on election days.

activities...

• On Mondays, the Center sponsors a 4-point pitch game, and new players are always welcome.
• Each month a potluck lunch is hosted by the Center. The Center will advise you on what to bring (bachelor men may always bring dinner rolls) when you sign up for the dinner.
• Birthdays for the month are celebrated one day each month.
• The center generally shows one video each week.
• Cards and games are held each week during normal operating hours, but Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. sharp!

assistance...

The Center provides assistance to those wishing to apply or extend their Circuit Breaker benefits. Circuit Breaker help is by appointment only.

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quick links...

To view the municipal calendar, click on the calendar icon below, then click on "Login As Guest" (at the bottom of the login block)...

IL Department on Aging