Senior Center Impacts
Senior Center Impacts
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These cuts would slash support many of Holden's senior citizens rely on every day.
These cuts would slash support many of Holden's senior citizens rely on every day.
If the override fails, the Senior Center will be cut by $220,00. The amounts to nearly half (47%) of its budget!
If the override fails, the Senior Center will be cut by $220,00. The amounts to nearly half (47%) of its budget!
A Lifeline for Holden's Seniors
A Lifeline for Holden's Seniors
For many Holden residents, the Senior Center is far more than a building—it is a lifeline. It provides transportation, meals, exercise programs, outreach services, social connection, and practical support that help older residents remain healthy, independent, and connected to the community.
Last year, 1,512 of Holden’s 5,500 residents over age 60 used the Senior Center, averaging 102 visitors per day.
The senior van alone provides more than 2,800 rides each year for medical appointments and errands.
For many residents, this is not a convenience—it is how they get to the doctor. For families helping aging parents remain independent, these services are often the difference between stability and crisis.
What Would Change
What Would Change
Without the override, the Center’s hours would be cut in half—from 40 hours per week to just 20, or roughly 2½ days per week.
A part-time Outreach position would also remain unfilled.
That means the building would be closed much of the week, and many familiar services wouldbe reduced or lost.
Services at Risk
Services at Risk
Among the likely impacts:
Major reduction in van service for doctor appointments, pharmacy visits, and grocery shopping
Less help from outreach staff with wellness checks, food assistance, and other day-to-day needs
Disruption to Meals on Wheels operations based at the Senior Center
Loss of group lunch and many daily exercise and social programs
Elimination of AARP tax assistance and the Mayo Pen Pal program
Morning Glory Café may no longer be able to operate from the Senior Center
Fewer programs and classes throughout the year
Current full-time staff may be forced to leave to seek stable full-time employment
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
The Senior Center has become a true hub for Holden seniors. It provides companionship, exercise, transportation, and the practical support that helps people remain safely in their own homes. For many families, these services make the difference between independence and isolation.
Reducing the Center to part-time operation would not be a small inconvenience. It would fundamentally disrupt services for Holden's seniors.
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