Senior Center

Hours of Operation | Mon – Fri |8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Closed Saturday & Sunday

The mission of the Village of Tijeras Senior Center is to provide services and programs for seniors from Tijeras and the surrounding community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. Our goal is for the Village of Tijeras Senior Center to serve as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. Our staff are ever-committed to meeting the needs of people we serve.

Lunch Menu

The Senior Center serves hot lunches Monday through Friday from 11:30AM to 1:00PM, except on holidays. Meals must be reserved 24 hours in advance. Please call 505-930-2658 for reservations. The Senior Center is located at 10 Tijeras Avenue, Tijeras NM 87059

Seniors age 60+ who are unable to cook for themselves, have no one else to cook for them, and are unable to travel to a meal site may be eligible to receive home delivery of meals on a donation basis. Dog and cat food can be delivered on a monthly basis for those receiving home delivered meals. Care Coordinators will conduct an eligibility assessment for this program. For more information about Home Delivered Meals, contact our Senior Information and Assistance Program at (505) 764-6400.

Activity Calendar

Newsletter

Meet The Team

The Senior Center staff strives to serve its seniors in a professional and exemplary manner. We provide excellent service to maintain the quality our seniors deserve.

The Senior Center is open Monday- Friday from 8:30AM- 4:00PM

Rita Rivera

Senior Center Manager 

The mission of the Village of Tijeras Senior Center is to provide services and programs for seniors of the Tijeras Community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. The Village of Tijeras Senior Center will be recognized as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. We will be ever committed to meeting the needs of those it serves.

 

Debra Hoyt

Senior Center Program Coordinator

The Senior Center Program Coordinator handles all special event planning for our Center. Debra coordinates with the interest of Seniors and monitors trends in city events to best keep our seniors active and entertained.  Debra also creates the monthly newsletter you all enjoy.  

Martin Nieto

Martin Nieto, Senior Center Facilities Coordinator

The Senior Center Facilities Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Manager with providing services and programs for seniors of the Tijeras Community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. The Village of Tijeras Senior Center will be recognized as a model center for excellence in the delivery of services to seniors. We will be ever committed to meeting the needs of those it serves.

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS 

Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. Here are some free resources that provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area.

 

Right now, people are more isolated than normal, which adds another layer of complexity for those struggling with anxiety and depression. Social frameworks that usually exist to provide a supportive presence are greatly impacted, and COVID-19 related life changes and stresses are compounding, likely leading to or furthering mental health issues.
In order to provide support during these challenging times, we put together a resource so that Americans who are isolated access professional care. You can learn more about it here