I finally decided to visit my local senior center to see what it had to offer. I waited to take my visit during a time (2-3pm) that I assumed would not be busy. And it wasn't. One gentleman was sitting in the lobby. Not knowing a thing about what this center provides for seniors, I approached the window where I assumed the staff would answer questions about their services. A woman was behind the window, working on a task of some sort. I asked her kindly to tell me a little bit about what they do. She barely looked up to respond to my question, pointed at a large bulletin board and told me everything they do is posted on that board. Then she went back to whatever she was doing.
Maybe I went on a bad day. Maybe the Highland Senior Center is a top-notch facility that does great things for old people like me. Who knows? But if the people who work there are not interested in providing information, engaging, or answering specific questions for those for whom the facility is intended to help, why go there? At least I know now not to waste my time there. read more