Reno, Nev. Dec. 18, 2024. The Washoe County Reno Senior Center is getting a much-needed makeover to better serve Washoe County’s senior population. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, the Washoe County Reno Senior Center will be closed for remodeling until March 31.
The nearly $2.8 million remodel of the Washoe County Reno Senior Center, located at 1155 East 9th Street, in Reno, will include the following improvements:
- New ceiling tiles, lighting, and HVAC in dining room.
- New stage in dining room, with other minor modifications to space.
- New flooring in dining room.
- New flooring in kitchen.
- Remodeled library, with new flooring, and other various upgrades.
- Remodeled Billiard Room, including new billiard tables, lighting, flooring, carpet, tables, and chairs.
- Remodeled men’s and women’s restrooms.
- Remodeled Conference Room, Meeting/Bingo Room & Poker, Game Room, including new furniture.
“The Washoe County Senior Center is a staple in our community and so critical in providing nutritious meals and opportunities for socialization and activities for so many seniors over the years. We are so proud to announce this remodel, as it will be pivotal in providing better services to Washoe County’s most vulnerable seniors,” said Washoe County Human Services Agency Director Ryan Gustafson. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but we express a heartfelt thank you to the community in advance for their cooperation and understanding, while we continue to improve the Senior Center.”
Continued Services
The following information regarding meal service has been updated from the previous announcement:
During the closure, Washoe County Senior Services will now be serving meals on the north side of the Senior Center, which holds about 40 people. Individuals must enter through the north side of the building, as the main entrance will be closed for remodeling. Seniors are encouraged to socialize, have conversation, coffee, and enjoy the facility Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Senior Services will continue to offer meals to seniors from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Meals will be served in the Art Town Room, previously known as Daybreak, on the north side of the Senior Center. See map below.
The Meals on Wheels Program will continue service, without interruption.
In addition, Senior Services will provide several, regular activities at the Evelyn Mount Center, beginning Jan. 8, 2025. For more information, call 775-328-2575
Transportation
For those in need of a ride, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Route 2 offers bus stops at the Washoe County Complex to go to and from Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, which is located at 1301 Valley Road, in Reno. RTC will also provide a temporary Route 2 bus stop on N. Wells Ave., near 11th St., for closer access to the meal dining halls.
About the Washoe County Senior Center
The Senior Center has been in operation since 1978 and continues to provide a wide range of daily services to more than 85,000 seniors, including meals and multiple assistance programs. As Washoe County’s elderly population experiences significant growth, several areas at the center have deteriorated, are too small, and unsafe, making it more difficult for staff to continue serving seniors safely and efficiently.
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