The Dallas Area Senior Center offers activities, social opportunities, and practical support for older adults in Polk County. This independent guide highlights the center's published hours and services, with links to its official website for current schedules and announcements. Because program details can change, please check with Dallas Area Seniors before visiting for a specific activity.
Community Record — Dallas Area Senior Center
Updated November 2026✓ On File
- Operated by
- Dallas Area Seniors (nonprofit)
- Address
- 817 SW Church St, Dallas, OR 97338
- Phone
- (503) 623-8554
- Building
- 4,171 sq ft, 2-story, elevator
- Events & bingo
- Open to all, no membership needed
- Building hours
- Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Official website
- dallasareasenior.net
Confirm Current Details
- Weekly activity times
- See official schedule; confirm changes
- Membership cost
- Optional program — call for pricing
A Newer Building With an Open-Door Policy
The center's current home is a two-story, 4,171-square-foot building at 817 SW Church Street — a $2.2 million project built by Wildish Building Co. for the City of Dallas, with a multipurpose room, kitchen, office space, an art hallway, a passenger elevator, and a 16-car parking lot. (Note: some older directory listings still show a previous address, 955 SE Jefferson St — if you're working from an old printout or bookmark, use the Church Street address instead.)
Dallas Area Seniors runs a genuinely open-door model: bingo nights and most events are explicitly open to everyone, member or not. There is a separate optional membership program with its own sign-up form, but it isn't a gate to participate in the center's public events — a friendlier setup than many senior centers.
🎲 Community Bingo Night
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month — dinner at 5:00 PM, bingo at 6:00 PM. Must be 18+ to play. Call ahead to confirm the current schedule and menu.
What's Happening at the Center
Per the center's own website, activities fall into a few broad categories rather than a fixed weekly grid:
Games & Cards
- Bridge, pinochle, cribbage, mahjongg, bingo, board games
Creative & Social
- Art workshops, jigsaw puzzles, lunches and social gatherings, holiday events
Wellness & Support
- Low-impact fitness classes
- Grief Support Group — fourth Monday of each month at 11:00 AM (check for updates)
- Medicare Insurance Help — first Tuesday of each month, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (check for updates)
- Meals on Wheels — home-delivery sign-up and hot lunch at the center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon; the center lists a requested $3 donation
- Nurse Next Door — free blood-pressure checks on the first Wednesday of each month, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (check for updates)
Program times and availability may change. See the official Activities & Services page or call (503) 623-8554 before planning a visit.
Check the Official Schedule for Updates
The Dallas Area Seniors official site, dallasareasenior.net, publishes building hours, services, and current announcements. Our guide is independently maintained and may not reflect last-minute changes. For program times, meal availability, and events, check the official site or contact the center at (503) 623-8554.
6 Simple Ways to Get Started
Interested in visiting Dallas Area Seniors? Here are six practical ways to connect with programs and activities at the center.
- Explore the official website. Visit dallasareasenior.net for information about activities, services, and upcoming events.
- Call the center. Call (503) 623-8554 to confirm a program's latest schedule, membership details, or accessibility needs.
- Visit during regular hours. The center lists Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; check ahead for holidays or special closures.
- Ask about community bingo. Visit the official Upcoming Events page for the current bingo schedule.
- Try a social activity. Ask about card games, art activities, or other opportunities to meet people.
- Explore wellness and support services. Ask about grief support, Medicare help, Meals on Wheels, Nurse Next Door blood-pressure checks, and low-impact exercise.
This is general educational information, not a substitute for individualized medical, physical therapy, or mental health advice. Anyone with a specific concern should consult their physician, physical therapist, or a licensed counselor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a member to attend bingo or events?
No. The center's own site is explicit that events and bingo are open to everyone, member or not.
What does membership cost, then?
There's a separate optional membership program with its own sign-up form, but the current cost isn't published — call (503) 623-8554 to ask.
What are the building's hours?
Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. The center lists Saturday and Sunday as closed. For holiday hours or unexpected closures, check dallasareasenior.net or call (503) 623-8554.
Is 817 SW Church St the current address?
Yes — that's the address listed on the center's own official site as of July 2026. Older listings sometimes show 955 SE Jefferson St; if you're using an old source, the Church Street address is the one to trust.
Is this the center's official website?
No. This page is an independent community resource maintained by HWY Physical Therapy — see the About section below. For the center's own official information, visit dallasareasenior.net directly.