Senior Citizen Program

Senior Citizen Program

One of our core tenets at WCJC is to ensure every community member thrives. That’s why we created the Senior Citizen Program. Headquartered in the LaDieu Technology Center on Wharton Campus and offered throughout the WCJC community, the program brings everything from health screenings to activities to seniors aged 60 or older.

Enabling Seniors to Live Their Best Lives

Services

Through the Senior Citizen Program, any community member over the age of 60 can access at no cost:

  • Congregate meals
  • Meals on Wheels (for qualified homebound individuals)
  • Educational programs
  • Health screenings
  • Information and assistance
  • Local transportation

Activities

Our program’s activities and games are free and available to program participants daily, Monday through Friday. These activities are fun for everyone—no reservation required!

  • Bingo
  • Dominoes
  • Workout classes
  • Birthday and holiday parties
  • Educational presentations
  • Nutritional education classes
  • Student-sponsored activities

Supporting the Program

Thanks to funding from the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, the Texas Department of Agriculture, County Resources, and local donations, the Senior Citizen Program is able to improve the lives of countless community members.
It's free. It's beneficial. People come in and give helpful suggestions. It's helpful to seniors that live alone, and it allows them to meet and talk to other people. It provides seniors with at least one nutritious meal a day."
Edith Albert
Senior Citizen Program Participant
Donations to the program are always welcome. Reach out today to support participants like Edith who rely on the Senior Citizen Program for socialization, nutrition, and more.
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Meal Program

As part of the Senior Citizen Program, qualified participants gain access to our meal program. To see if you qualify, contact the department for an in-office assessment and submit a medical referral form. The program might require you to add your name to a waiting list. All meals are delivered straight to your home. Congregate meals will come from the following locations.

Wharton Office and Senior Center

WCJC Campus
LaDieu Technology Center, Rm 112
911 Boling Highway
Wharton, Texas 77488
(979) 532-6430 or 1-800-561-9252, ext. 6430

El Campo Senior Center

Prairie Village Apartments
1915 N Wharton Street
El Campo, Texas 77437

Columbus Senior Center

Oak Bluff Village
1513 Montezuma Street
Columbus, Texas 78934

Eagle Lake Senior Center

Courtwood Apartments
400 South Austin Road
Eagle Lake, Texas 77434

Weimar Office and Senior Center 

First United Methodist Church
301 W St. Charles Street
Weimar, Texas 78962
(979) 732-5606

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Meet the Staff

The main headquarters for the Senior Citizen Program are located at the LaDieu Technology Center, Room 112 at 911 Boling Highway. Want to get started in the program? Contact us today at 1-800-561-9252, ext. 6430. Or, reach out to our staff:

Traci Myers

Director of Senior Citizens Program

Lina Salas

Program Specialist

Christi Mejorado

Site Manager for Wharton and Colorado County

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