East Providence Senior Center
Membership Questions and Answers
Who is eligible to join the East Providence Senior Activity Center?
- any person 55 years or older or any age and disabled
- membership is not limited to residents of the City of East Providence
- members must be able to navigate the Center independently or be accompanied by someone who can assist them
Is there a membership fee to join?
- annual membership dues are $20.00 for residents of the City of East Providence and $25.00 for non-residents
- potential members will not be denied membership or limited services due to inability to pay
Are there any additional fees beyond the general membership fees?
Fitness Center -members can choose to join the Senior Center Fitness Center for an additional annual fee. However no one will be denied service for their inability to pay
Fitness Center Membership Fees
| East Providence Residents | Non-Residents |
| Single Resident includes general membership fee $60.00 annually |
Single Non-Resident includes general membership fee
$70.00 annually |
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Couple Resident includes general membership fee
$100.00 annually |
Couple Non-Resident includes
General membership fee $125.00 annually |
Community Table -The East Providence Senior Center is a Community Table site. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance to dine by calling 401-270-1814. A monthly menu is available with hot and a cold options to choose from daily.
Transportation- The East Providence Senior Center offers door-to-door transportation to East Providence residents. There is a suggested donation of $1.00 round trip. Drivers are prohibited from taking tips. Transportation reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 401-270-1788.
Activities -Some activities charge a nominal fee per class. These fees go toward paying the instructor or covering costs of supplies
Games of Chance-activities such as BINGO and HI LO Jack charge a fee to play. These fees are used to pay winners and pay for supplies
Coffee Bar-each day the Senior Center holds an afternoon coffee hour. Coffee, tea and refreshments are offered to our members for a donation of .50
How do I become a member of the East Providence Senior Center?
Fill out a membership packet. The membership packet includes:
- Membership Application- The Membership Application can be filled out on the City of East Providence’s webpage www.cityofeastprovidence.gov or by calling the East Providence Senior Center at 401-453-7800 and asking to have a membership packet mailed to you or in person at our Membership Services desk located at East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence.
- Hold harmless form- each member is required to sign a hold harmless form. This form is an agreement stating that you participate in all activities at your own risk.
Fill out Fitness Center member packet (optional) - Fitness Center member packet includes:
- Fitness Center Policies –Fitness members will read and sign Fitness Center Policy
- Medical clearance form- Medical Clearance form is filled out and signed by the member’s doctor giving the member clearance to use fitness equipment.
Pay your annual membership dues
Dues can be paid for either by mail or in person at our Member Services desk located at the East Providence Senior Center located at 610 Waterman Ave. East Providence RI 02914. Checks can be made out to East Providence Senior Center. We do not take credit or debit card payments.
Receive a membership tag- each member will be issued a membership tag. This tag can be attached to a key ring. Your membership tag will have a unique number that is assigned to you. Each time you enter the Senior Center you will be asked to swipe your tag at the Membership Services desk.
What if I lose my membership tag? – Please let member services know if you have lost your membership tag. This way it can be deactivated. We will be happy to issue you a replacement tag with a new number.
