The City of Tacoma owns and operates two senior activity centers, Beacon Activity Center and Lighthouse Activity Center, that provide a comprehensive array of programs designed to improve and maintain health, stimulate learning, and provide socialization, recreational, and volunteer opportunities for people age 50 and older.
The two senior activity centers are also meal sites where nutritious lunch is served at noon, Monday through Friday. On Wednesday every week, the Lighthouse Activity Center hosts the Hispanic Meal Site, which offers an authentic Hispanic menu and programs in the Spanish language.
Beacon Menu Lighthouse Menu
Free van transportation is available to both activity centers for seniors living in the city limits of Tacoma. The Center Supervisor of the activity center closest to you can help you register for van transportation.
Center News - The two senior activity centers publish a joint bimonthly newsletter listing all of the activities availible with time, place, and cost.
Lighthouse - February Hotsheet; February Lighthouse Activity Calendar
Beacon - February Hotsheet; February Beacon Activity Calendar
The two senior activity centers offer joint weekly van trips and outdoor walking opportunities for indepenedant seniors. These trips offer adventures at reduced cost, and the fun and securty of a group outing. Advance registration is required.
Senior Citizen Awareness Day (SCAD): Every August, the HRHS Senior Services staff, along with a group of community volunteers, provide a day of resources, fun, games, and entertainment. The event is held at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall and is free of charge to seniors and their families.
Center Closure Policy - Information regarding when the Senior Centers will be following a special or modified schedule, based on weather or other events.
Volunteer Opportunities - Information for those that wish to do volunteer work.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
(253) 798-4600 or (800) 4562-0332
E-Mail at ADRC@co.pierce.wa.us
Web site at www.PierceADRC.org
Email (csigrist@ci.tacoma.wa.us) contact for this webpage (253) 591-5075 TTY-(253) 591-5153
Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech impairments may contact us through Washington Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 (TTY or ASCII) 1-800-833-6386 (VCO) or 1-877-833-6341 (STS)