Senior Centers

Senior centers are established generally in every city. These center are very useful for our senior Ansar brothers especially for those who have recently immigrated to the U.S. I myself migrated from Pakistan a few years back and joined these centers. I participated in various programs and found these programs very beneficial.

For the benefit of Ansar brothers, I would like to share some benefits one can derive from these centers.

• Senior centers conduct various technology courses. Many centers have their own computer labs where they teach computer courses.
• Health/medical lectures are arranged from time to time on different medical conditions that many senior Ansar face such as diabetes, cholesterol, mental health, etc.
• These centers hold different physical exercise sessions including yoga.
• These centers also arrange trips for group of seniors.
• Pickup and drop off transportation may be available depending on eligibility.
• Many of these centers also offer volunteer opportunities that help senior Ansar become productive.

Senior centers offer excellent opportunities for socialization and interaction with people of different backgrounds. This also offers opportunities for Tabligh. Whenever I get a chance, I try to remove misconceptions about Islam and introduce Ahmadiyyat the real Islam to my Jewish, Christian, Indian, and Vietnamese friends.

In fact, instead of sitting idle and resting at home, we must try to lead active life which is good religiously, socially, and health wise. I urge my senior Ansar brothers to explore these opportunities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need more information about senior centers.

Zafar Malik
zim1946@hotmail.com