InMaricopa The National Institute of Senior Centers accreditation program says activities and resources should include day trips and accessibility to programs in fine arts and crafts, music and dance, lifelong learning, and fitness and health. With a senior center opening soon here in Maricopa, it’s an appropriate time to consider what one should provide. Joan Koczor Senior centers should: • Serve as a place for people over the age of 50 to hang out, have a hot meal and enjoy social time with friends. • Create and maintain a warm, safe, social environment for seniors who are otherwise alone. • Be physically accessible. It should be clean, attractive and ADA-compliant, with sufficient regular and accessible parking.