Senior Socialization

To children, families and senior citizens, we are a haven for learning, growth, and a place to come together.

Senior Services
Services

Catholic Charities’ Senior Program was launched to aid in addressing the physical, social, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs of older adults.  Senior Services are offered at North Center, Juan Diego Center, and Christ Child Center.

Areas of focus for this service are:

  • Socialization
  • Nutrition
  • Life transition
  • Resources
  • Physical fitness
  • Education
  • Spirituality
  • Health
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Transportation

 

Classes:

Tai Chi classes are offered at Christ Child Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

Computer classes are offered at Christ Child Center Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.


For information on Senior Activities, please call 402-939-4681.

 

Making the news:

Omaha World-Herald January 2012:  Life light:  “Sazzy Seniors” an energetic bunch

WOWT December 2011:  Seniors help the homeless

Christ Child North story:

Three times a week, more than 80 local seniors come together at Christ Child North to improve their lives through education, physical activity and community involvement. Catholic Charities educates the group on issues and challenges impacting seniors today, including Medicare, Social Security, fall and accident prevention, financial management, tax preparation and numerous health issues. They also stress the importance of community involvement and becoming advocates for themselves and others.

Personal health is an important focus at Christ Child North. In addition to a walking club three times a week, seniors also have the opportunity to learn more about a variety of health issues. Creighton University students visit the group once a week to do blood pressure checks.

“Giving seniors a call to action to take care of themselves is important to us,” Marilyn Sims, Christ Child North Center director, said. “Group members also encourage each other to take care of themselves and get checked regularly for common illnesses, as we have several cancer survivors participating.”

Seniors are encouraged to elicit change in the community. Staff members teach the group how to write to their elected officials, visit city council meetings and become a part of the process. A group of seniors visited the Unicameral on April 13 to see the government in action.

“Our goal is to energize a group of people who have a whole lot left to give,” Sims added. “We want to remind them that they do make a difference in our community.”