Our Mission: Broken Arrow Seniors provides a welcoming environment that encourages enrichment, social engagement, and an active lifestyle for the 55 and over community.
The Broken Arrow Senior Activity Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and Tulsa Area United Way Partner Agency whose mission is to provide a safe place with programs and activities for people 55 and over to stay physically active and socially engaged. Broken Arrow Seniors carries out the unique role of providing activities for those seeking to become – or remain - physically active, in a safe and friendly environment.
Quality of life is an important investment for any community. One of Broken Arrow Seniors’ primary goals is improving the quality of life of seniors in the Broken Arrow community. 25% of the population in Broken Arrow is 55 years of age and older and is quite diverse in terms of age, income, health, and mobility. Broken Arrow Seniors is the only organization that exclusively serves active and independent seniors, ages 55 and older. Currently, we serve over 3,000 members.
With more than 110 activities each week, there is definitely something for everyone! Fitness activities include yoga, Tai Chi, tap dancing, clogging, cardio-drumming, limited exercise, Zumba, line dancing, and so much more. Seniors with limited mobility take advantage of chair exercises, spend time enjoying puzzles, card games and weekly movies. Members looking for new learning opportunities are involved with Bible study, photography, abstract painting, computer class and creative writing. Domino and pool tournaments, poker, bunco, crafting, creative card making, and guitar lessons offer further opportunities to remain active and engaged. A nutritious lunch is provided, daily, through the support of the Tulsa/Creek County Nutrition Program. In addition, complimentary transportation is available, within a limited area, to and from the center.
Our History
Broken Arrow Seniors was organized by a City of Broken Arrow task force in response to a community need for a multi-purpose senior center, and began serving area seniors in June, 1988. As a result of the enthusiastic response from local seniors, the City of Broken Arrow was determined to find a facility that met their needs.
In July 1991, the City of Broken Arrow purchased Arrow Heights Baptist Church, a 25,600 square foot facility, located at 1800 S. Main Street. Extensive renovations took place over the next two years and Broken Arrow Seniors moved into the new location in July 1993.
In July 1994, Broken Arrow Seniors merged with the Chow and Chatter Club, a nutrition program for local seniors, and began offering transportation services for members.
October 2022 was an exciting year as Broken Arrow Seniors opened an expansion annex to accommodate our ever-growing membership. Located at 1811 S. Main Street, the $3.8 million facility was paid for by voter-approved 2018 Build our Future BA General Obligation Funds. This 12,400 sq ft facility is directly across the street from the Main Senior Center.
Today, Broken Arrow Seniors provides a wide variety of programs and activities at 2 sites, to meet the physical, social, recreational, and nutritional needs of area seniors.