1015 North Congress, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-483-5014

From the Director – September 2021

I cannot believe that September is upon us.  The fall brings worries about the renewed spread of the coronavirus.  Please be safe.  My son’s girlfriend, fully vaccinated, has tested positive for the virus.  Her symptoms are not as… Read More

Work at the Senior Center – Now Hiring for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Job Opening – May 2021 Part-time Administrative Assistant at the Ypsilanti Senior Center, 1015 N Congress. This position reports to the Center Director and oversees front desk receptionist, supervises the senior nutrition program lunches, supervises volunteers, assists with… Read More

New Opening Hours as of May 3

As summer approaches, we are getting ready to open to some activities.  The COVID climate is changing constantly just like Michigan weather.  May will bring back small groups that can be safely held inside or outside on the… Read More

Order delivery or takeout from Aubree’s on Dec. 3 and help the Senior Center!

Help a local restaurant and the Senior Center during the pandemic, plus enjoy an amazing meal! On Thursday, December 3, Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill in Depot Town has generously agreed to donate 20% of your total bill for… Read More

Intergenerational storytelling – how being “Homebound” affects us all

An original podcast featuring conversation and stories between one of our cultures most under-utilized natural resources…our elders, and our culture’s juniors, those in search of their own chairs, young folks whose own stories are just beginning!  This intergenerational… Read More

Call for Volunteers!

The Ypsilanti Senior Center recently became an officially recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  As such, we have the great opportunity to raise funds to both continue and expand the work that we do as a community-based organization to support… Read More

Quilt Raffle!

It’s Quilt Raffle time again! Every year, our group of expert quilters volunteer their time to create beautiful quilts for us to raffle.  This year, with COVID-19 shutting the building, the Going to Pieces Gang was unable to… Read More

Ypsilanti Senior Center Featured in Concentrate

Concentrate’s On The Ground Ypsilanti interviewed Monica Prince regarding the meals and activities the center is running through COVID-19.  Read the full piece here!    

Virtual Cooking Classes!

Learn to make new, tasty recipes via virtual cooking classes offered through the Ypsilanti Senior Center!  Join Chef Jeff as he creates easy-to-make dishes you can try in your own home.  Set up your phone or laptop in… Read More

Board member Robinson-Lane Discusses Care Facilities

Sheria Robinson-Lane, a member of the board of directors of the Ypsilanti Senior Center, is a gerontologist and assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.  Dr. Robinson-Lane recently sat down with Minnesota Public Radio to… Read More