Senior Center
Hours of Operation | Mon – Fri |8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Closed Saturday & Sunday
The mission of the Village of Tijeras Senior Center is to provide services and programs for seniors from Tijeras and the surrounding community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. Our goal is for the Village of Tijeras Senior Center to serve as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. Our staff are ever-committed to meeting the needs of people we serve.
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
Are you curious about events or news happening at our Senior Center? Well thanks to the efforts of Debra Hoyt our center has its own newsletter! To view catch the latest news on events or possible classes for our seniors visit: https://www.tijerasnm.gov/newsletters/
Lunch Menu
The Senior Center serves hot lunches Monday through Friday from 11:30AM to 1:00PM, except on holidays. Meals must be reserved 24 hours in advance. Please call 505-930-2658 for reservations. The Senior Center is located at 10 Tijeras Avenue, Tijeras NM 87059
Seniors age 60+ who are unable to cook for themselves, have no one else to cook for them, and are unable to travel to a meal site may be eligible to receive home delivery of meals on a donation basis. Dog and cat food can be delivered on a monthly basis for those receiving home delivered meals. Care Coordinators will conduct an eligibility assessment for this program. For more information about Home Delivered Meals, contact our Senior Information and Assistance Program at (505) 764-6400.
Meet The Team
The Senior Center staff strives to serve its seniors in a professional and exemplary manner. We provide excellent service to maintain the quality our seniors deserve.
The Senior Center is open Monday- Friday from 8:30AM- 4:00PM
Rita Rivera
Senior Center Manager
The mission of the Village of Tijeras Senior Center is to provide services and programs for seniors of the Tijeras Community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. The Village of Tijeras Senior Center will be recognized as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. We will be ever committed to meeting the needs of those it serves.
The Senior Center Manager is the point person for processing all Senior Center department matters with the Village of Tijeras. Seniors that are interested in joining the center or bring business to either the Village should contact the Senior Center Manager at seniorcenter@villageoftijeras.com or at 505-286-4220
Flori Silva
Flori Silva, Senior Center Facilities Coordinator
The Senior Center Facilities Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Manager with providing services and programs for seniors of the Tijeras Community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. The Village of Tijeras Senior Center will be recognized as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. We will be ever committed to meeting the needs of those it serves.
Debra Hoyt
Senior Center Program Coordinator
The Senior Center Program Coordinator handles all special event planning for our Center. Debra coordinates with the interest of Seniors and monitors trends in city events to best keep our seniors active and entertained.
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. Here are some free resources that provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area.
- https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/new-mexico
- https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/new-mexico/tijeras/
- https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
- https://www.seniorhomes.com/buying-a-home-to-age-in-place/
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/advice-and-planning/guide-to-government-aid-for-seniors