Following a two-year renovation project, Colleyville Senior Center reopened in January. In addition to a modernized aesthetic, rooms were reconfigured to allow different programs to be offered, including a variety of new exercise and educational options.

What they offer

As the senior center supervisor, Cody Ashton oversees the facility and helps plan programs.

The center schedules day trips to places like WinStar World Casino, Texas Rangers games, the State Fair of Texas, local museums and more.

Ashton said yoga and tai chi classes offered at the center are well attended.


There is a common area where members often meet to play board and card games. A fitness room equipped with weights and cardio machines is also available to members.

“If somebody's taking a class and staying active, it's beneficial [to their health],” Ashton said. “We also have the social benefits of getting out of the house, attending lunches and meeting new people.”

Who it’s for

People 50 years and older can get a membership, which is free for Colleyville residents and $10 per year for non-residents.


Quote of note

Ashton said he earned a degree in recreation but he did not intend on focusing on seniors. He started working at Colleyville Senior Center 12 years ago and has been surprised at how much he enjoys this demographic.

“Cody has been everybody's grandson, everybody's son,” Lisa Escobedo, Colleyville’s Director of Parks and Recreation, said. “They gravitate toward him. His kind and calm demeanor is just very infectious with the seniors. You know he's going to take care of them and make the events and programming fun.”