Los Angeles city, county and school district officials last week dedicated a new facility that provides health education, nutritious meals, social services, activities and transportation to seniors in the city.

(photo by Sheri Mandel)

“I am thrilled to finally open the Echo Park Senior Center,” said Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. “Our seniors deserve a safe, high quality facility where they can gather for social interaction and a healthy meal. I am proud to dedicate this new center in their honor, and I am certain it will be put to good use.”

Mayor Eric Garcetti said the Echo Park Senior Center will provide services that seniors need to help them to live their lives to the fullest. County Supervisor Hilda Solis said the idea was ten years in the making and is now fully realized.

“Housed in the Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy, the center will not only provide traditional senior programs, but it will also enable our seniors to connect with the young students who will co-inhabit this space,” Solis said.

The Echo Park Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For information on services at the new center, call (213)413-0508.