Novato Senior Center

Novato Senior Center, also called the Margaret Todd Senior Center, is part of the City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department in Novato, CA, and it sits on a large campus with plenty of room for sports and outdoor fun for all ages, but it's mainly a gathering place for adults 50 and up who want to stay active, connected, or just learn something new, and people here talk about how friendly and welcoming everyone is, which makes a difference if you're new or looking for ways to meet people. The center has a big ballroom and a popular banquet hall that folks can rent for private parties, and it hosts community events like dances, health fairs, Sunday brunches, and even special events, plus there are classes for all sorts of interests like line dancing, strength training, balance, sewing, computer skills, and board games, along with social groups like the Crafters Group and game clubs for Bridge, Bingo, and Pedro, and many of these activities are set up to help people stay connected and make friends. There's a Trip Program for outings, educational seminars on health and lifelong learning, and a lending library stocked with donated books, puzzles, and games for anyone to borrow, plus volunteer opportunities for people who want to stay involved or give back to the center, and the Novato Independent Elders Program offers resources and support. The senior center runs most activities on weekdays from 9am to 5pm, with extra times for some weekend and evening programs, and there's an annual membership fee of $40 for most activities (with scholarships if you need help), and you might also see a $25 per year club fee for certain groups. The place shares updates and helpful articles through newsletters and a website linked to the city, and even keeps a presence on social media like Facebook, Instagram, and several others, and people looking for extra information on health, events, caregiving, travel, and other discounts will find those resources too, since the center is included in the County of Marin's Community Resource Guide and is always open to those who want to stop in, take a class, join a lunch, or just see what's happening in the friendly rooms of the Margaret Todd Senior Center.