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2024 Senior Living Guide

Seniors play chair volleyball at the Walker Ranch Senior Center.

PARKS KUGLECOMMUNITY IMPACT Local groups support growing senior population

Through the Bexar Area Agency on Aging, a three-year area plan was created to help funnel federal dollars into programs, oering residents age 60 and older lifestyle resources.

To ensure that members of the community have access to this care, local government and nonprot organizations work together to provide meals, transportation and advocacy for federal funding within the Greater San Antonio area.

BY PARKS KUGLE & JARRETT WHITENER

As the youngest members of the baby boomer generation reach retirement age, providing them with adequate care and support has become a paramount concern for local governments.

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2024 Senior Living Guide

Government: See how much it now costs dog owners in nes for loose dogs, dog bites in San Antonio (Page 6)

Dining: Check out the back story behind Curry Boys BBQ, which opened its second location in Stone Oak recently (Page 17)

Community: Browse our up-to-date listings of North Side senior living communities (Page 12)

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Impacts

2 Books: A Whiskey Society The new bar offers a curated selection of upscale whiskeys as well as a cigar section and a small snack menu that includes pomme frites, onion rings, fried fish and fried chicken. • Opened Dec. 13 • 115 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 1105, San Antonio • https://books-gusto.webflow.io/ 3 Emerald Townes The development is now leasing luxury three-bedroom townhomes in five floor plans. Emerald Townes is located within North East ISD. • Opened in August • 3253 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio • www.emeraldtownes.com 4 Four Nines The jewelry and resell store offers a selection of luxury watches, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and bullion coins. • Opened Oct. 1 • 17614 Bulverde Road, San Antonio • www.fournines.com 5 Greyson Luxury Living The 291-unit luxury apartment complex began leasing one-to-three-bedroom apartments in December. • Opened in December • 1734 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.greysonluxuryliving.com 6 J.Crew Factory The specialty retail store opened its second location in the Northwoods Shopping Center. • Opened Nov. 14 • 18030 U.S. 281, Ste. 104, San Antonio • https://factory.jcrew.com 7 Mitchell’s Landing The pirate-themed playground opened at Classen- Steubing Ranch Park, and was founded by April and Marvin Chang in honor of their three-year-old son Mitchell, who drowned at a local swimming school in 2018.

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• Opened Nov. 30 • Classen-Steubing Ranch Park, 20202 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio • www.themitchellchangfoundation.org 8 Security Service Federal Credit Union The San Antonio-based credit union opened a new location in the Bulverde Crossing retail center. • Opened December 1 • 3907 N Loop 1604 E., San Antonio • www.ssfcu.org

In the news

Coming soon

11 Ro-Ho Pork & Bread The local restaurant was featured on an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” which aired Dec. 6 on the Food Network. Guadalajara-born business owner Jorge Rojo specializes in scratch-made tortas ahogadas. • 8617 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio • www.ro-hoporkandbread.com 12 Freetail Brewing Co. The San Antonio-based brewery ended its retail distribution in November and will focus solely on its pair of brewpubs. Freetail distributed to more than 50 grocery stores and liquor stores. • 4035 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.freetailbrewing.com

Coming soon

9 BlueWave Express Car Wash The express car wash will offer an eco-friendly, 3-minute wash experience. • Opening in 2025 • 14530 Blanco Road, San Antonio • www.bluewaveexpress.com 10 Chick-fil-A The chicken sandwich restaurant chain will open a new location in Stone Oak. • Slated to open in 2026 • 20139 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio • www.chick-fil-a.com

14 The Mermaid Cafe The disabled-first coffee shop was founded by Leah Meyer and is owned by her parents Karen and Drew Meyer, with a mission to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. The Mermaid Cafe will serve coffee and gluten-free baked goods. Leah Meyer’s passion for cooking also prompted her to start her own cooking series on YouTube. • Opening in 2025 • 14415 Blanco Road, San Antonio • www.themermaid.cafe

Closings

13 Jack Brown Cleaners The family-owned chain closed its store at Wilderness Oak in November. It offered dry cleaning, alterations,

laundry services, shoe repairs and more. • 23522 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio • www.jackbrowncleaners.com

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Government

BY PARKS KUGLE

San Antonio city ocials announce plan for downtown sports and entertainment district

Fines for loose dogs, dog bites increased Fines increased Dec. 5 for pet owners who allow their animals to roam freely. What’s happening? The update passed unanimously by the San Antonio City Council increases nes for pet owners who repeatedly allow their ani- mals to roam freely, increases nes for dog bites, implements a pseudonym program to protect the identity of people ling danger- ous dog adavits and gives San Antonio Animal Care Services the ability to sterilize pets prior to being reclaimed by owners. District 4 Council member Adriana Rocha Garcia said that using funds to create a responsible pet ownership campaign would shine a light on the issue.

A plan for a downtown San Antonio sports and entertainment district is in the works. The overview Presented by Assistant City Manager Lori Houston to San Antonio City Council Nov. 21, the plan would transform and develop the area around Hemisfair into a multi-faceted district that allows easy access to major amenities and entertainment. Mayor Ron Nirenberg said that this project would help make downtown San Antonio the envy of the world. Houston said the San Antonio sports entertainment district will be a community space anchored by the River Walk, Civic Park, Tower Park and Yanaguana Garden, and would include: • Existing entertainment and convention facili- ties, such as the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the Alamodome • A mid-sized event venue • A new convention center and hotel • The UTSA School of Hospitality • A new arena for the San Antonio Spurs • Retail and mixed use development

City ocials showcased a prospective rendering of the entertainment and sports district Nov. 21.

COURTESY CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

Houston noted that the lack of suitable enter- tainment space and an outdated, small convention center has cost the city 90 opportunities to host large events over the past ve years. “Those 90 events would have brought about 450,000 visitors to our community that would have spent over $700 million,” Houston said.

Updated nes

First o ense

Second o ense

Third o ense

Loose pets Bite cases

$100 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000

SOURCE: CITY OF SAN ANTONIOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Hollywood Park considers hiring procedures

Airport concession, retail for terminals awarded San Antonio City Council awarded Host True Flavors and Paradies Lagardere the food and beverage concession contract and the retail concession contract, respectively, for San Antonio International Airport during its Nov. 21 meeting. Long story short Host True Flavors will implement nine restau- rant concepts in 11,836 square feet, while Paradies Lagardere will implement seven retail concepts and vending machines in 8,217 square feet. Both packages are composed of roughly 70% local concepts, said Jesus Saenz, director of airports for the city of San Antonio. The packages will bring in a minimum annual guaranteed revenue of $4.67 million and projected revenues over a 10-year period of $54.4 million to the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund, according to city documents.

Airport accommodations

1 Food and beverage

1 Retail

Terminal A 1 Horseshoe Tequila Bar and satellite bar 2 Panda Express 3 TRE Pizzeria 4 Freight Fried Chicken 5 Pharm Table 6 210 Exchange 7 Univision 8 Self-service kiosks Terminal B 9 Dunkin’ 10 Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery 11 Military City USA

Hollywood Park City Council discussed potential policies for hiring department

heads on Nov. 19. Long story short

Place 5 council member Glenna Pearce said that the nalized framework would be codied by passing an ordinance or by including it in the employee handbook. The potential hiring policy includes: • Position must be posted for a minimum of 30 days • Mayor-appointed hiring committee to include one council member • Background checks • At least one in-person interview

12 Feliz Modern 13 iStore Express Between terminals 14 Prickly Pear Provisions

SOURCE: CITY OF SAN ANTONIOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY PARKS KUGLE

Pooling resources The agreement allows New Braunfels ISD, Seguin ISD and Marion ISD to join NEISD’s program to provide specialized services that includes:

NEISD expands reach of deaf student program North East ISD board of trustees voted unani- mously during its Nov. 11 meeting to allow three additional school districts to join its shared services agreement to provide services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The gist The vote allows New Braunfels ISD, Seguin ISD and Marion ISD to join a joint services agreement between NEISD, Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD and Judson ISD to provide specialized services to eligible students. The program is designed to serve deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals ages 0-21. Students will receive 180 minutes of daily direct instruction from a teacher certified in deaf and hard-of-hear- ing communications systems in clusters divided by age group. NEISD Executive Director Vanessa Kosar said

NISD eyes revenue solutions, VATRE The Northside ISD board of trustees dis- cussed ways to increase revenue during its Oct. 22 meeting, including a possible future voter-approval tax rate election. In a nutshell The major avenue for funding discussed at the meeting as well as the Oct. 16 Board Finance Committee meeting centered around accessing an additional three golden pennies on top of the five golden pennies the district uses to provide additional funding. Rene Barajas, NISD deputy superinten- dent for business and finance, said golden pennies are a source of tax revenue that is not subject to recapture by the state. To access additional golden pennies, the dis- trict would need to hold a VATRE, he said.

180 minutes of daily direct instruction from certified deaf and hard-of-hearing communications teachers

Cost $25,000 per student in tuition

Increase student participation from around 32 students to roughly 40

SOURCE: NEISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

the regional day school program would not require additional staff and learning would not be impacted by the addition of three new school districts. “There are only a few students who need this level of support per district, that’s why we house a program for everyone,” Kosar said. The breakdown According to NEISD district officials, each district pays approximately $25,000 in tuition per student and covers transportation costs for travel to NEISD.

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Transportation

BY PARKS KUGLE

Airport sees year- over-year growth in passengers

City officials to widen Bulverde Road, add shared-use path Reconstruction is set to begin on portion of Bulverde Road, estimated to begin summer 2025. The gist According to city documents, the Bulverde Phase II project will construct roadway improvements that are planned along Bulverde Road from Green Spring Drive to Redland Road. These updates include adding sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, drainage and bicycle facilities along the roadway.

Texas airports year-over-year capacity changes from Sept. 2023

-5.6% -2.6%

Austin-Bergstrom International

Dallas Love Field

+7%

Dallas-Fort Worth International

+2.4% +6.1%

George W. Bush International (Houston)

During the Nov. 7 City Council special session, San Antonio Assistant City Manager Jeff Coyle gave a brief presentation on the continued growth of San Antonio International Airport. The takeaway Coyle’s presentation touched upon three aspects that demonstrate SA Airport’s growth. These include the number of direct flights to and from San Antonio, number of flights to Mexico and year-over-year capacity changes. According to Coyle, SA Airport currently has up to 45 nonstop flights, including eight interna- tional flights. New nonstop services include: • Delta Airlines nonstop flight to Boston • Volaris Airlines nonstop flight to Monterrey • Viva Airlines nonstop flight to Guadalajara • American Airlines nonstop flight to Reagan National Airport to Washington D.C. SA Airport also has more scheduled seats to 1st Loop 1604 flyover ramp at I-10 open The Texas Department of Transportation celebrated the opening of the first flyover ramp of the Loop 1604 North Expansion proj- ect with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 3. The overview Texas Transportation Commission Chair J. Bruce Bugg Jr. led the ribbon-cutting cer- emony and was joined by Sen. José Menén- dez, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and others. The flyover ramp will provide a new connection for drivers heading eastbound on Loop 1604 toward westbound I-10. “This milestone signifies major progress as part of our work on the Texas Clear Lanes initiative to improve mobility and tackle congestion on the most congested corridors in the state,” Bugg said.

William P. Hobby (Houston)

+3%

El Paso International

+6.4%

San Antonio International

SOURCE: CITY OF SAN ANTONIO/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Mexico than any other medium hub airport, and many major airline hubs, such as Austin, Seattle, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Newark, Charlotte and Detroit. Zooming out Lastly, SA Airport’s year-over-year capacity, or the number of passengers flying out of San Antonio, has increased by 6.4% over its totals last year, making it the ninth most active medium hub airport in the US, and one of two Texas airports that has exceeded 2019 passenger levels. “San Antonio’s year-over-year capacity [increase] is only second to DFW,” Coyle said.

Part 2

BULVERDE RD.

Part 1

GREEN SPRING DR.

New parking, online reservations available at airport

At the Airport Advisory Commission meeting Nov. 18, Assistant Director of Aviation Ryan Rocha gave a presentation detailing new features designed to ease travel ahead of the holiday season. The discussion The presentation detailed multiple aspects of the updated parking facilities at the San Antonio International Airport, including total parking capacity, a new shuttle fleet, a redesigned website and a parking reservation booking page. According to the SA Airport website, travelers leaving San Antonio can choose from a variety of parking options, such as two economy parking lots, long term parking and valet parking. Residents needing to park for a short period of time can use the short term parking lot and the cell phone lot. Residents can also reserve a parking space ahead of time by visiting SA Airport’s website. The airport has also introduced touchless parking by scanning a QR code located in the parking lots.

Available parking space at San Antonio International Airport

5,556

Long term

618

Short term 1

Short term valet

540

2,105

Green lot

Red lot 550

Red extension

103

193

Aqua lot

Old cell phone lot Dollar lot

103

150

Hangar lot

SOURCE: SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Median home prices increased in every ZIP code in North San Antonio year-over-year except 78260. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

October 2023

October 2024

+28.57%

+150%

+79.16%

+33.33%

+86.84%

+106.66%

+5.88%

78230

78231

78232

78248

78258

78259

78260

281

78260

78258

78259

Median home sales price

1604

78248 78232

October

2023

2024

78249

$365,000 $467,500 $392,450 $500,000 $494,925 $375,000 $534,900

$435,000 $599,000 $415,000 $617,500 $550,000 $415,000 $500,000

78230 78231 78232 78248 78258 78259 78260

78216

78230

78231

Homes sold by price point

October 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$599,999

+169.56%

+48.88%

+55%

+63.88%

+26.78%

+9.25%

+40.81%

$200,000-$399,999

<$199,999

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78230

78231

78232

78248

78258

78259

78260

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Community Senior Living Guide

BY ERIC WEILBACHER

2024

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Senior Living Guide! This guide features the latest updates and resources on senior living options in your community. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists. The senior citizen population grew the most in recent years in Bexar County as a whole—by 10.25% since 2019—but significantly in the cities of San Antonio, Shavano Park and Hill Country Village as well. In this year’s edition, learn more about how seniors in our community are affected by the rising cost of living and funding needs of the organizations that support them. You will find information on available senior services and how people in our community can help their neighbors.

What's inside

Up-to-date senior living communities in the North San Antonio area (Page 12)

Heather Demere Publisher hdemere@ communityimpact.com

Local government work to fund senior programs (Page 14)

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Local senior statistics

The senior population, which is 65 and older, in San Antonio and Bexar County overall increased from 2019 to 2023. The median age in both San Antonio and Bexar County is 35.

Senior population growth

Senior population percentage

San Antonio

Bexar County

5-year percentage change

Age 65 or older

Population under 65

300,000

San Antonio

Bexar County

+10.25%

250,000

+3.15%

15.73%

13.08%

200,000

150,000

203,274 1,292,038

273,245 1,814,434

100,000

50,000

2019 2020

2021

2022 2023

2019 2020

2021

2022 2023

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Community Senior living communities

BY THALIA GUZMAN & PARKS KUGLE

OneStone Oak Senior Living Center Type: assisted living Opened: 2023 Cost: N/A Total units: 65 Amenities: meal service, private bedrooms, beauty salon, laundry service • 20718 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio • www.onestoneoakseniorliving.com Sage Stone Oak Type: independent living Opened: 2021 Cost: N/A Total units: 150 Amenities: spa, pool, garden club, movie theater, gym,

• 8103 N. Hollow, San Antonio • www.villadesanantonio.com

San Antonio

The Waterford at Shavano Park Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: July Cost: assisted living starts at $3,375, memory care starts at $5,600 Total units: 84

• 104 Gallery Circle, Ste. 108, San Antonio • https://allsaintshospicecare.com/

Types of communities

San Antonio

Amenities: happy hours and coffee clubs, trivia nights and themed parties, bingo, bridge and book clubs, sewing and gardening, comedy shows • 4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio • https://www.sonidaseniorliving.com/community/ the-waterford-at-shavano-park/

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Adante Independent Living Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care Opened: 2007 Cost: cottages starting from $5,522; independent living starting from $3,795 Total units: 130 independent living apartments, 30 cottages, 60 assisted living, 20 memory care Amenities: chef-prepared cuisine, apartment maintenance, scheduled transportation, theater, beauty salon and barbershop, casual cafe

Crest Palliative Care Type: hospice care Opened: 2019 Cost: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Total units: N/A Amenities: N/A • 4085 De Zavala Road, Ste. 100, Shavano Park • https://mycrestcare.com The Haven & The Laurels in Stone Oak Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2003 Cost: N/A Total units: 60 (The Haven), 94 (The Laurels) Amenities: activities, meal service • 511 & 575 Knights Cross Drive, San Antonio • https://tinyurl.com/3t6fce8b

The Waterford at Thousand Oaks Type: independent living, assisted living Opened: N/A Cost: $2,000-$7,000 a month Total units: N/A

wellness center, events, coffee bar • 21914 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio • www.sagestoneoak.com Villa de San Antonio Type: independent living, assisted living Opened: 2006 Cost: independent living $2,600-$4,500, assisted living $3,200-$6,000 Total units: 193

Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort Type: independent living Opened: 2015 Cost: $3,500-$5,500 Total units: 128 Amenities: full kitchens, walk-in closets, professional chefs, 24-hour chef’s pantry, medical alert system, live-in managers, health and wellness programs, library, 150-seat theater, salon/barber • 20302 Bulverde Road, San Antonio • https://rlcommunities.com/communities/texas/ emerald-oaks-retirement/#community-amenities

• 2702 Cembalo Blvd., San Antonio • www.adanteindependentliving.com

Amenities: 24-hour staffing, restaurant-style dining, on-site home health agency, emergency call systems, exercise classes • 4243 Thousand Oaks Drive, Ste. 1801, San Antonio • https://www.sonidaseniorliving.com/community/ the-waterford-at-thousand-oaks/ This list is not comprehensive.

All Saints Hospice Care Type: hospice care

Opened: 2023 Cost: Medicare Total units: N/A Amenities: N/A

Amenities: daily Catholic mass, two freshly prepared meals daily, housekeeping every two weeks, fitness center, 24-hour response system

STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322 DE ZAVALA 5219 De Zavala Rd (210) 561-0900

VINEYARD 1309 N Loop 1604 W (210) 408-8206

RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244

LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600

Local groups support growing senior population From the cover

Put into perspective

The big picture

San Antonio increased by 1.3 percentage points, 5.1 percentage points in Hill Country Village and 3.7 percentage points in Shavano Park, while Holly- wood Park’s total senior population decreased by 14.8 percentage points. The BAAA plan states that senior population growth will lead to a greater program investments.

An estimated 197,000 individuals age 65 and older will live in Bexar County by 2025. By 2035, the number is expected to increase to 316,000 —or 16.4%—which is a 60% increase over a 10-year period, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Between 2017 and 2022, Census data shows that the population of people age 60 and older within

The Bexar Area Agency on Aging is a branch of the Alamo Area Council of Governments. It connects to a nationwide network with local nonprofit organizations and city officials to address the needs of those age 60 and older. The area plan states that the BAAA strives to enhance the quality of life and well- being of older adults in Bexar County by developing a plan that promotes healthy aging, social connectivity and economic security through innovative programs. Yolanda Perez, the San Antonio human services administrator for the Senior Services Division and a Bexar Senior Advisory Council member, said BAAA acts as an umbrella organization that provides a variety of resources to the community. Perez said the city of San Antonio is the largest meal provider in the state of Texas for congregate—or community-based—meal programs.

Percentage of total population that are seniors

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

San Antonio

Hill County Village

Hollywood Park

Shavano Park

SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT

How it works

In 2023, the Bexar area of AACOG:

Answered 36,978 calls

Additionally, AACOG utilizes a help line known as the Alamo Service Connection, which directs individuals to a repository of partners. “A person that calls into our Alamo Service Connection never goes away with a ‘no,’” Juarez said. Perez said that the Alamo Service Connection allows senior services access to a wider range of organizations. “They serve as a call line for us whenever we need specific services that the city of San Antonio doesn’t provide,” Perez said.

Alamo Area Agency on Aging Manager Mike Juarez said San Antonio has more people age 60 and older than all 12 of the surrounding counties combined. To assist with allocating resources, the Bexar Senior Advisory Council provides information and data to AACOG. When a new need is identified, the committee votes on whether or not it should be added to the plan. If approved, it becomes a requirement under the plan, which allows AACOG to go to the Department of Health & Human Services for funding.

Organized 200 outreach events

Served 2,348 clients

Served 860,381 meals

Funded $7.13 million in nutritional funding and direct services

SOURCE: ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Average congregate meals served at North San Antonio senior centers The North San Antonio senior centers serve an average of 207,720 congregate meals every year.

Breaking it down

Something to know

Providing congregate meals is the most utilized service that BAAA provides, with an average of 73 meals served at Bob Ross Senior Center, 237 meals served at Walker Ranch Senior Center and 267 meals served at the Northeast Senior Center per day. Perez said AACOG has funded the congregate meal program for 30 years, with the city funding the difference as enrolled residents increased. “We have 44 sites where we provide meals, but the $2 million [in grant funds] isn’t enough, so the city supplements that with the general fund,” Perez said.

From local assistance to federal programs, seniors throughout Greater San Antonio have access to resources and assistance to fit a variety of needs. For those who want to get involved with supporting seniors, each of the senior programs and organizations have donation and volunteer opportunities that help these services operate. Perez said that though the senior centers have roughly eight or nine employees per center, there is also a large volunteer program that helps with day-to-day needs. “We’ve got almost 500 volunteers at all of our senior centers that help throughout the day, either by covering the front desk, helping to distribute the meals, doing food commodities or whatever [is needed],” Perez said. List of resources The San Antonio Food Bank 210-431-8326 Alamo Service Connection 866-231-4922 Bob Ross Senior Center 210-207-5300 Northeast Senior Center 210-207-4590 Walker Ranch Senior Center 210-207-5280 Meals on Wheels 210-735-5115 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 210-362-5209

Average meals for fiscal year 2023-24

Senior centers

Per day Per month Per year

Bob Ross Senior Center Northeast Senior Center Walker Ranch Senior Center

2,190 26,280

267

8,010 96,120

237

7,110

85,320

SOURCE: SAN ANTONIO HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Alongside support from AACOG, Perez said the city offers a variety of services at its 12 comprehen- sive senior centers, such as daily meals, access to commodities, medical checkups, transportation to and from the center, social activities and educa- tional classes. Each of these senior centers serve approximately 100-600 seniors every day.

Additionally, the city provides neighbor- hood-based access to food, transportation services, workforce training, employment and volunteer opportunities. The city also provides caregivers connections to resources and training. Around 43,500 seniors were actively enrolled at the city’s senior centers in fiscal year 2023-24.

1 Bob Ross Senior Center 2 Walker Ranch Senior Center

3 Northeast Senior Center 4 Blessed Angels Community Center

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Wellness at the Tobin Center Esta Noche Dance Company will be teaching all aspects of salsa and bachata dancing in the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza venue at the Tobin Center. The classes are held every fourth Saturday of the month. • Dec. 28, 9 a.m. • Free, (parking starts at $15) • 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio • www.tobincenter.org 27th Annual Chanukah On The River The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning will celebrate Jewish unity and pride with an interactive boat ride on the River Walk, a performance by Nissan Black and will have a 9-foot Menorah lighting. • Dec. 30, 4 p.m. • $10 per person for boat ride • Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.chabadsa.org New Year’s Eve at Hemisfair Ring in the new year at Hemisfair with two events featuring live performances, food vendors, family activities and a fireworks display. The Kids Countdown at Yanaguana Garden will have a carnival and activities, while Celebrate at Civic will have a dance party with Sound Cream Airstream and more. A $25 donation is suggested in support of Hemisfair, with $150+ donors receiving a picnic blanket and four drink tickets while supplies last. • Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight • $25 suggested donation • Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio (Celebrate at Civic) • Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio (Kids Countdown) • www.hemisfair.org

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• Jan. 3-5, times vary • Tickets start at $25 plus fees • Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio • www.majesticempire.com Storytime Flow The McNay Art Museum will host a family movement class that pairs with a read-aloud story time featuring children’s stories and books. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets. • Jan. 3, 10-11 a.m. • $15 (nonmember adults); free (member adults); $10 (teens); free (kids 12 and under) • 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio • www.mcnayart.org

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