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Welcome to the Gretna Senior and Wellness Center

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Fitness. Friendship. Education. Music. Art.

In a joint effort with the Jefferson Council on Aging and the City of Gretna, Peoples Health brings the Gretna Senior and Wellness Center to you! Open to all seniors in the community, the center offers social, recreational, and educational programs and services designed to help seniors enjoy fulfilling lives. Browse the Activity Calendar section below to see what’s on our calendar, or just stop in and socialize. Take a step toward health and wellness!

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Gretna Senior & Wellness Center

Gretna Senior and Wellness Center
476 Franklin St.
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: 504-301-3743

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Directions
We’re located in Gretna on the northeast corner of Franklin Street and McDonogh Street, just south of U.S. Highway 90.

Thomas C. Laughlin,
Jefferson Senior Center

The Thomas Laughlin Senior Center, affectionately known as the “Pink House,” has introduced seniors to programming offered through their partnership with Peoples Health. At the Pink House, you can find Music Therapy and Tai Chi classes that are tailored to the needs of seniors.

Center Facts

Thomas C. Laughlin,
Jefferson Senior Center
4518 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: 504-734-9267

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thomas C. Laughlin, Jefferson Senior Center

Metairie Senior Center

Peoples Health and Jefferson Council on Aging have partnered to provide programming initiatives within the Metairie Senior Center. Some of those programs include Music Therapy and Computer classes.

Center Facts

Metairie Senior Center
265 N. Causeway Blvd
Metairie, LA 70001
Contact: Carly Carrone
Phone: 504-681-8442

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Go to the Metairie Activity Calendar »

Metairie Senior Center

Central City Senior Center

Peoples Heath has partnered with the NOCOA to provide programming opportunities for seniors of the Central City Senior Center.

The New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) exists to protect the rights, promote the well-being and enhance the self-esteem of New Orleans elderly by generating opportunities for self-reliance and independence. The New Orleans Council on Aging is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Orleans Parish. The agency is responsible for insuring that a comprehensive and coordinated assortment of social recreational education and nutritional services are provide to persons aged 60 and over tin the City of New Orleans.

Center Facts

Central City Senior Center
2101 Philip St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-524-3484 x115

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.