John A. Duke Senior Center

1201 Hyde Park Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14302
Main Phone
716-297-9324

Fax
716-297-5736

Primary Services
Bingo, Blood Drives, Blood Pressure Screening, Case/Care Management, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Exercise Classes/Groups, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, General Benefits and Services Assistance, Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Hearing Screening, Immunizations, Senior Centers, Welfare Rights Assistance

Description
Multipurpose senior center providing a variety of programming, a library, and information and referral services for seniors. Niagara County Nutrition Program provides a meal daily. Group meetings, assistance with senior insurance, application processing, intensive case management, and outreach services provided.

Completes SNAP and HEAP applications on behalf of seniors, and assists with any issues regarding paperwork to be sent to the DSS for HEAP, SNAP, EPIC, EMPOWER, and NIACAPP.

Medicare counseling by the Niagara County Office of the Aging provided on-site by appointment.

Health related services include blood pressure screenings, flu shots, health screenings, blood drives, and hearing screenings; call for specific dates and times.

Educational presentations for seniors on topics such as health, financial planning, taxes, and nutrition. Computer lab hosts basic computer skills classes.

Exercise programs include Zumba and Silver Sneakers. Recreational programming includes dance classes, bingo, and evening social events including dances.

Code Blue Warming Shelter available during hours specified by the City of Niagara Falls.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm; second Thursday of the month, 8:30am-8:30pm. Closed on holidays.

Eligibility
Senior citizens.

Warming Center: Open to all.

Service Area: Niagara County.

Intake Process
Walk in.

Program Fees
Vary depending on program.

Languages
English only.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
ADA compliant; automatic door entrance with ramp; all bathrooms are handicap accessible.

Date of Official Change
Feb 04, 2020

Contacts
Rebecca Brooks (Primary)
Program Coordinator
rebecca.brooks@niagarafallsny.gov
716-297-9324