Senior Center

1739 West Main Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Two older women in a kitchen measure liquid from a jug into a spoon, working together on a cooking or baking task.

Six women, five elderly and one younger, sit around a table in a restaurant with food and drinks, smiling at the camera.

Four women stand in front of a pink curtain, each holding a colorful floral wreath. One woman holds a sign that says, "Art with Friends 10:00.

Three elderly women stand close together indoors, smiling at the camera. They are wearing casual clothing and glasses, and appear to be in a community or social gathering space.

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Location

1739 West Main Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am-4 pm
Friday : 8:30 am-12 pm

Senior Center

Amenities

Overview

The mission of the Albert Lea Senior Center is to coordinate and provide programs and services to enrich the lives and health of senior citizens through educational, social and recreational activities.

The Senior Center spans 8,000 square feet in the Skyline Plaza, 1739 W. Main St., and offers daily programming along with special events. The Albert Lea Recreation Department oversees the center with the Albert Lea Family Y managing the daily operations.

The center is open to residents age 55 and older in Albert Lea and surrounding Freeborn County.

The center offers:

Billiards and TV room
Large gathering space
Card-playing space
Puzzle area
Arts and crafts room
Bag games in the plaza’s common area

Programs include Bingo twice a week, exercise classes, card games, knitting and crafts. Special events include day trips, holiday parties, art classes and more.

The public may also rent space at the Senior Center for graduation open houses, retirement parties and other special events.