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“The recreational and educational opportunities in Farmers Branch have really kept me active. I joined the Community Recreation Center on day one and all of our facilities are top-notch but all have that hometown, family-friendly ambiance. Farmers Branch truly feeds the mind, body and soul.”

– Tom Laney, Farmers Branch resident
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Farmers Branch Senior Center

  • 14055 Dennis Lane
  • Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • phone: 972.919.8740
  • fax: 972.919.8748
  •  fbinfo [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov

The Farmers Branch Senior Center is one of the most thriving recreational facilities in the Metroplex. The current Senior Center has been in operation since 2000 and has become a staple for active seniors in Farmers Branch. 

The 22,400-square-foot facility boasts a large multi-purpose room with a hardwood dance floor, a computer lab with Internet access and a workout facility. The Senior Center offers more than 80 programs geared toward meeting the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals 50 and over. 

Hours:

  • Monday through Wednesday 8 AM to 8:45 PM 
  • Thursday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM 
  • 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays 1 to 5 PM 
  • 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1 to 9:30 PM 
  • CLOSED New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th and 5th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

Directions

  • The Farmers Branch Senior Center is located at the southwest corner of Dennis Lane and Valwood Parkway in Farmers Branch. View a map of the Farmers Branch Senior Center. Directions from Interstate 635, LBJ Freeway: Exit Webb Chapel Road and turn north. Go left on Valwood Parkway, then left on Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch Senior will be located on the right. Directions from Interstate 35E, Stemmons Freeway: Exit Valwood Parkway and go east. Take a right on Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch Senior Center will be on the right.  

Programs and Activities

Click on Programs and Activities to see a complete listing of our classes and programs that are held regularly. To see what's offered in May and June, click  here.

Fitness Equipment

  • The Farmers Branch Senior Center has equipment for both cardio and strength training. In order to utilize the fitness equipment at the Senior Center, each person must schedule and attend a short orientation meeting. Fitness orientations are held Tuesday mornings at 11:00 AM. If this time won't work, please let us know and we will be happy to work with your schedule. 

Trips

  • Great trips are offered weekly with new trips posted every Friday at noon. Farmers Branch residents may purchase tickets the first week the trip has been posted. Identification is required to prove Farmers Branch residency. Non-residents may purchase tickets the following Friday at noon if space is available. Visit the front desk to register. Trip Schedule

Dances

Monday Nights 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 

Fee: $5 a person

Complimentary Dance Lessons are offered for Dance Attendees from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

June 17    Will Taylor - Country Western

June 24    Gary Lee - Ballroom

July 1       Southern Pride

July 8       Bill G - Ballroom

July 15     Will Taylor - Country Western

July 22      Dave Alexander - Ballroom

July 29      J.C. Tippett - Country/Ballroom Combo

Exercise Classes

There is an Exercise Class for any level of fitness at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. All classes are lead by exercise professionals and are free of charge with a current liability waiver on file. Click on the Exercise Class Listing to check out the right exercise program for you.

Volunteering

  • Volunteers are the most important resource for any Senior Center. The Farmers Branch Senior Center knows that much of the success within the Center is a result of our wonderful volunteers. If you would like to be a part of this team by giving a few hours back to the place you enjoy, please click on the Volunteer Opportunities Listing and also fill out the Volunteer Application.  For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ida Wilson at 972.919.8744.

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM here at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. 

Contact Information:  

  • Ed Toliver
  • Senior Center Manager
  • 972.919.8741
  • ed [dot] toliver [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov
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  • Rotha Crump
  • Recreation Programmer
  • 972.919.8743
  • rotha [dot] crump [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov
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  • Linda Klark
  • Recreation Programmer
  • 972.919.8742
  • linda [dot] klark [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov
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  • Ida Wilson
  • Recreation Programmer
  • 972.919.8744
  • ida [dot] wilson [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov
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  • Diane Royer
  • Recreation Leader
  • 972.919.8745
  • diane [dot] royer [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov
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  • Connie Stovall
  • Recreation Attendant
  • 972.919.8740
  • constance [dot] stovall [at] farmersbranchtx [dot] gov

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