The City of Miramar operates two senior centers designed for those who are sixty-five years old or older. The Sunset Lakes Senior Center is in West Miramar, while the senior center in the Multi-Service Complex is in East Miramar. Both centers offer a wide array of services such as counseling and support groups, information and referral, health and wellness, recreational activities and even a hot lunch provided by Broward Meals on Wheels.
- SUNSET LAKES SENIOR CENTER
- SENIOR CENTER AT MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX
Assistance Programs
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Transportation (see details)
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Health and Wellness
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Daily Activities
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Counseling Services
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Daily Classes & Activities July 1st: Walmart 8th: Home Depot 13th: Gulfstream Casino 15th: Lunch at Hooters 20th: Dollar Tree 22nd: Festival Flea Market 27th: Kohl’s/Dollar General August 3rd: Ross 5th: Bank & Post Office 10th: Bahamas’ Breeze 12th: Duck Tour, $23 17th: Mardi Gras Casino 19th: Sawgrass Mills Mall 31st: Walmart September 2nd: Bayside 7th: Bank & Post Office 9th: Miramar Library 16th: Lunch at Friday’s 21st: Swap Shop 23rd: Calder Casino 28th: Big Lots |
Counseling and Assistance Program Transportation Join the Fun!!!!!! Photos |
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Daily Classes & Activities Choir BINGO Enhance Fitness Coupon Club Reminiscence Group Knitting Senior Sliders Happy Medicine Aerobics of the Mind Jazzercise Let’s Wii Current Events Arts & Crafts Computer Classes Essential Basic English Literature Club SPECIAL TRIPS July 1st: Old Time Pottery 6th: Gulfstream Casino 13th: Festival Supermarket 20th: Sawgrass Mall 21st: Bellante’s Pizza Buffet 22nd: Super Target 29th: Swap Shop August 3rd: Festival Flea Market 5th: John Lloyd Beach $2 12th: Miami Duck Tour $23 17th: Calder Casino 24th: Flowers Bread Factory 26th: Swap Shop 31th: Post Office & Big Lots September 2nd: Bayside Mall 7th: Joann Fabrics & Piccadilly 9th: Swap Shop 14th: Festival Flea Market 17th: Super-Walmart 21st: Super Target 23rd: Pen Dutch Market |
Counseling and Assistance Program Transportation Join the Fun!!!!!! Photos |
Independence Day Celebration
July 2nd at Multi-Service Complex & Sunset Lakes
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Join in the festivities as we celebrate.
Tropical Night Dance
Friday, July 16th at Multi-Service Complex, 6:00 p.m.
$10 members/$12 non-members
Sit back and picture sunny beaches, blue skies, the sound of a gentle surf crashing in the distance and percussive steel drums. Enjoy the tastes, smells and music of the islands at our Tropical Nights Dance party. Tropical and bright colored clothing are a must. Dreadlock wigs are optional, but a big plus!
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Saturday, July 24th at Multi-Service Complex, 10:30 a.m.
Our volunteers have given countless hours of invaluable service to our Social Services Department. On this day, we celebrate our volunteers. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~Winston Churchill
Senior Citizen Day Picnic
Sunday, August 15th at Multi-Service Complex, 1:00 p.m.
Our Senior Citizen Picnic is a special day to celebrate our seniors and recognize their active, healthy and independent lives.
Labor Day — PROGRAMS CLOSED
Monday, September 6th
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers
The Social Services Department operates a senior demand-response transportation program for individuals over the age of 60. This includes transportation to Miramar’s senior centers, grocery stores, medical appointments, and various recreational trips. The service is door-to-door and is wheelchair accessible. The service is limited and is by reservation only.
- Daily from home to the Senior Centers
- To medical appointments
- To pharmacies for prescriptions
- To local grocery stores
- To local malls
- To libraries and post offices
- To local parks
- Evening and weekend trips
- To local restaurants
- To city events
For information and reservations, please call (954) 889-2711
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First Aid Kit Flashlights and extra batteries Battery operated radio and extra batteries Matches in a waterproof container
Sanitary/Continence supplies Personal care items Non-electric can opener Soap and detergent
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Toilet paper, paper towels and tissues Rubber gloves Insect repellant/sunscreen Protective clothing and hat Bleach without additives Large and small trash bags Non-perishable foods Disposable eating utensils Non-electric stove Cooler and ice |
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of these foods may not be appropriate for all diets. If you have special nutritional
needs, be sure to read the ingredients and have the proper foods on hand. Try
to accumulate a two-week supply of food and water.
All foods should be shelf stable and non-perishable. Single-serve items are
preferred. Purchase the food over a period of time to spread the cost. |
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Prepare a suitcase, box or any other container and have it ready for a hurricane. If you evacuate to a shelter you will need to take the following items in a prepared Hurricane Suitcase. If possible, take a lawn chair or cot. |
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Change of clothes
All of your medication |
Personal care items such as soap, toiletries, towels, insect repellant, sunscreen, etc. Hurricane meals or other non-perishable foods. Pillow & blanket Sturdy shoes |
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DURING THE WATCH PERIOD |
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Check First Aid Kit Check medications and prescriptions Check hurricane supplies Check radio, flashlight and batteries Check food, supplies, water Fill up your car with gas Obtain cash |
Fasten all doors and shutters Lower all blinds and close curtains Pick up all objects from your yard and store inside Sanitize bathtub and fill with water; if possible seal the drain Fill clean containers with water for drinking Turn freezer and refrigerator to maximum Fill freezer with containers of water. Do not put glass bottles with water in the freezer If you have storm shutters or awnings, secure them Pack hurricane suitcase
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Shut off electricity at the main fuse or breaker Shut off gas supply at the outside source Lock all doors and windows. Tape windows if you do not have storm shutters Leave the phone number & address of your destination posted prominently on an interior wall Try to leave during the daylight hours If you are going to a shelter, do not take your pets Take your hurricane suitcase Tell someone where you are going, either a family member, friend, neighbor or Senior Center |
IF YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE YOU MAY NOT WANT TO WEATHER THE STORM ALONE. IF YOU LIVE IN AN EVACUATION ZONE OR A MOBILE HOME YOU MUST EVACUATE.
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soon can I get transportation to come to the Senior Center? |
There are a variety of transportation options to get you to and from the senior centers including our senior center buses, the Broward County TOPS programs, the Miramar shuttle buses or you can have a friend or family member drop you off and pick you up. The length of time it takes to make transportation arrangements depends on which type of transportation you need. |
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do you need my Social Security number? |
The Miramar Senior Center is collecting your Social Security number as part of its responsibility to conduct assessments. We do this to determine benefits or services for you. Your Social Security Number is confidential under law and will be kept confidential. |
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do I make a transportation reservation to go grocery shopping, to the doctor
or to go on a recreational trip? |
It's easy to make transportation reservations. Once you are a member of one of our senior centers, you can call the Transportation Clerk at (954) 889-2711 for grocery shopping and doctor appointments. Recreational trips must be signed up for in person at one of the senior centers. |
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do I register for the senior programs? |
Call the Multi-Service Complex Senior Center at 954-889-2705 or Sunset Lakes Senior Center at 954-602-3347 to make an appointment to register. |
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do I get information for your assistance programs? |
The information for these programs can be accessed on the website or you can call the Social Services Department at 954-889-2723 for more information. |