Veronica B. Smith Senior Center
About
The Veronica B. Smith Senior Center is a City of Boston senior center in Brighton, run by Age Strong, the city’s commission on aging. It serves older adults in Allston-Brighton with a weekday hot lunch, daily exercise classes and a full calendar of social, educational and arts programs. Exercise offerings include strength training, yoga, Zumba, tai chi, qigong and ballroom dance, and the center posts updated events on its calendar.
Founded in 1981 as the Allston-Brighton Senior Center, it opened its doors in 1982 and was renamed in 1985 for its founder, Veronica B. Smith. Beyond exercise and meals, the center hosts health and nutrition talks with guest speakers from groups such as St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Association, along with adult education, music, games, a book club and outings. Workshops cover legal issues and government health benefits, and comprehensive programs serve seniors in the greatest economic and social need.
What to Know
- The center is temporarily closed for renovations, and its programs are running at the Brighton One building in the meantime.
- SHINE health insurance counseling is offered weekly.
- Preventive screenings during the year include dental checks with Tufts Dental School and physical therapy with P.T. in the Community.
- It became part of the city’s Age Strong commission in 2001.
- The weekday hot lunch is provided by ETHOS.
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