COMMISSION ON AGING

The Commission on Aging exists to inform the seniors in Grand Prairie, what we consider to be ages 50 and older, with information on topics that they may benefit from. We currently have 8 members, each appointed by a City Council member, with one current opening previously held by the late Jack Cooper, and we are each very passionate about serving the needs of this community.

Topics may include safety issues, scams targeting senior adults, introductions to helpful organizations, ramps that can be built for wheelchair accessibility, living with diabetes, and learning to use technology to link with family and friends or for the use of entertainment… just to name a few. In addition, various representatives from the Police and Fire Departments as well as from other City services are among some of the speakers on these topics.

Meetings are held on second Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Wings Theater at The Summit.

The meetings are public, so they are open to everyone. And, even though they are held at The Summit, you do not need to be a certain age or a member of The Summit to attend the meetings.

For more information about the Commission on Aging, you can email us at coa@gptx.org or you may call The Summit at 972-237-4141 ad talk to one of their staff members. Any questions or comments you have for the commission will be forwarded to one of us, and we will then be in contact with you.