The Bemidji Senior Center is located in beautiful downtown Bemidji at 216 Third Street NW.

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM the building comes alive early as the Senior Creations Gift Shop opens for business and seniors come in for the various programs offered.

The Senior Center is a place where active adults can receive nutritious meals, socialization, exercise, tax assistance, a driver safety refresher course, informative lectures, creative activities, volunteer opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

Senior Nutrition Program:  Lunch every day Monday – Friday at noon.  You MUST call at least one day in advance to reserve your meal.  Call between 9:00am – 1:00pm to make a reservation.  Suggested contribution for seniors age 60+ is $6.00.  People under age 60 is $10.00.  Gift certificates and meal tickets are available at the site.  Delivery to your home is also available (Meals on Wheels).

Tax Assistance:  AARP Volunteer Tax Preparers assist income tax returns from February to April 15th on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, they go over property taxes or renter’s rebates from June through August on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., no appointment is needed. Call the Center at (218) 751-8836 for more information.