Diane Chadsey is the Nutrition Site Manager for the City of McAlester's Senior Citizens Program.  Diane has been a resident of McAlester for 23 years and became the Nutrition Site Manager in July 2001. She is responsible for all the Senior Citizen meals, buses, daily activities and coordination of special events.

The Main Senior Center is located in the J.1. Stipe Recreation Center with a smaller sub­-center located at the McAlester Housing Authority, 600 W. Kiowa. The main Center has a fully equipped kitchen that prepares hot lunches 5 days a week for approximately 225 seniors. We have (2) 16-passenger buses that transport seniors that can not drive to and from the Centers each day for meals and activities. They also have a weekly trip to Wal-Mart and transportation to doctor's appointments. Homebound meals are available for those who qualify.

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

Lunch is Served Monday thru Friday at 11:30 AM ($0.50 donation is appreciated and you must sign-up in advance to participate) Bingo on Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00 to 1:00 PM Senior Exercise Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM.  The Senior Van takes Seniors who want to go to Sav-A-Lot on Mondays and Wal-Mart on Wednesdays; Dominos and Cards Every Day in Conference Room; Open Pool Play in Billiard Room Every Day; Craft Day Once a Month and Gospel Singing on Fridays 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Blood Pressure Clinics are held monthly; June thru August Senior Open Swimming on Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 PM; Senior Water Aerobics Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bus Tours for Seasonal Events.

Anyone interested in the Senior Program may Contact Diane at 423-0060, nutrition@cityofmcalester.com