City of Bel Aire

City of Bel Aire

Senior CenterThe Bel Aire Senior Center's mission is "To enrich the lives of Seniors in the Bel Aire area through programs and services that will improve health and wellness, decrease isolation and provide social, economic, and educational opportunities."  

The Senior Center located at 7651 E Central Park Ave, in the City Hall building. The Senior Center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and at varying times for events or classes. Please feel free to utilize the books, games, computer, TV, VCR, DVD etc. anytime!

Have questions about the Senior Center?

E-mail seniorcenter@belaireks.gov  or  call (316) 744-2451 ext. 121.

2012 Senior Getaways:

The Senior Center is planning and has detailed information on 2 special senior getaways in 2012 including:

• A San Francisco Getaway featuring Monterey & Sonoma Valley
• 5 days, 5 meals (2 dinners and 3 breakfasts)
• March 19 - 23, 2012
• An Islands of New England Getaway
• Stops include:  Providence, Newport, Boston, Cranberry Bog, Plymouth Rock, Plimoth Plantation, Cape Cod, Lobster Feast, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Hyannis, and Provincetown
• 8 days, 11 meals (4 dinners and 7 breakfasts)
• September 21 - 28, 2012

E-News and Event Notifications

Bel Aire Seniors can now go paperless and sign up to receive news and event notifications electronically. 

To receive electronic news and events notifications, e-mail seniorcenter@belaireks.gov or call 744-2451 Ext. 121

Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors

• Be careful with electrical appliances. Check cords to make sure they are not frayed or damaged. Don't overload electrical outlets and make sure your home has overload protection with fuses or circuit breakers.
• When cooking, never leave food unattended. Pay special attention when cooking with oils or fats. If a fire starts on the stovetop, never throw water on it or try to pick up the pan. Most grease fires can be stopped by covering the pan and turning off the heat.
• Turn pot handles away from the front of the stove, but not over another burner. Keep pot holders and oven mitts within easy reach.
•  Avoid wearing long, loose sleeves or loose clothing when cooking.
• Get your heating system and chimneys inspected yearly. Keep space heaters away from clothing, drapes, walls, or anything else that could catch fire. Don't leave fireplace fires unattended and use fire screens properly.
• Be very careful when smoking. Use a large, deep ashtray and wet cigarette butts before disposing of them. Avoid smoking when drowsy, lying down, etc. Check armchairs and sofas for lit embers after smoking.

Information courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sedgwick County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Association