Not willing to stymie the popularity of senior programs, the city of Coppell opened the Coppell Senior and Community Center in 2019.

“Previously, Coppell’s Senior Center was in a space on Coppell Road, and due to popularity of and interest in senior programming, they outgrew the space,” David Ruiz, Coppell Senior and Community Center customer experience supervisor, said in an email. “The current center was built to address the need for a larger, updated space for seniors to gather and build community, as well as provide additional public meeting spaces.”

What they offer

A myriad of programs and learning opportunities fill the center’s schedule including fitness classes, health and wellness classes, monthly local trips, and monthly special events. Ruiz said the center’s Independence Day lunch, holiday lunch and Mother’s Day Tea Party are their most popular events.

“The main goal of the programs and learning opportunities we provide is to promote healthy aging, which contributes to a great quality of life for seniors in the area,” Ruiz said.


Fitness classes are taught by city fitness instructors, while educational and social classes are taught by volunteers, staff or educational sponsors. All members are welcome to attend these classes.

A fitness center, pool table and ping pong table are also available.

Who its for

Anyone over the age of 50 can become a member. Membership rates are $10 a year for Coppell residents and non-residents pay $20 a year. Fitness classes are included with membership. A small fee is charged for trips and special programs.


The action taken

In addition to physical and mental health benefits, social benefits are also gleaned at the center.

“We have a couple that met playing cornhole last year and a relationship flourished between them from the social interactions they were having every week,” Ruiz said. “They eventually became boyfriend and girlfriend, got engaged a few months later, and got married here at the Senior Center this past August.”

Going forward


Ruiz said the one-year goal for the center is to explore additional recreational opportunities such as new programs that can create interest to newcomers. A five-year goal is to continue to adapt with the 50 years old and older demographic.

“We want to stay relevant and ensure that we’re providing programs that are desired in the community,” Ruiz said. “Within the last few years, the next generation that is turning 50 does not consider themselves to be a senior. We have adapted our programming to appeal to that demographic. We did this by adding more fitness classes, updating our fitness room and with special events.”