Senior Services
Senior Centers around Gwinnett provide a place for seniors to socialize with one another and participate in a variety of activities. While service offerings vary center to center, some include meals, leisure and recreational activities, health screenings, group shopping and volunteer support are offered. Gwinnett County Senior Services offers non-emergency transportation to senior centers Monday through Friday for seniors age 60 and older. Visit or call your local center for an activity newsletter at 678-377-4150.
Buford Senior Center
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Buford, GA 30518
770-614-2527
Gwinnett Senior Center (Parks & Recreation)
225 Bethesda Church Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
770-564-4680
Lawrenceville Senior Center at Rhodes Jordan Park
225 Benson Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-822-5180
Norcross Senior Center in Norcross Human Services Center
5030 Georgia Belle Court
Norcross, GA 30093
770-638-5683
S. Wayne Odum Senior Center (City of Snellville)
2350 Oak Road
Snellville, GA 30078
Senior Clubs and Groups
The Gwinnett Council for Seniors, 770-822-5147, maintains a list of senior groups and social clubs such as AARP chapters and senior center groups, with dates, times and locations of their meetings.
Additional Resources:
Gwinnett Senior Center provides a center of activity with a loving, caring and supportive atmosphere that brings social, recreational, and educational opportunities to the daily lives of Gwinnett’s senior population. 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, 770-564-4680, www.gwinnettcounty.com
Gwinnett County Senior Services offers homemaker services for seniors who need help around the home. Personal care, hair dressing and chore completion are offered to help those in the greatest social and economic need, as well as congregate and home delivered meals, transportation, case management, information and referral. 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 678-377-4150
Gwinnett Council for Seniors offers information on housing, health, education, clubs, volunteering, social events, jobs, classes, and more. It also advocates for senior issues. 186 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-822-5147
Barrier Free Gwinnett, Inc. offers help with home modifications such as wheel chair ramps and purchase of assistive equipment. Barrier Free Gwinnett will assist any person with a disability and strives to include people with disabilities into community life. 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-822-8830
The IMPACT! Group offers temporary shelter programs, a homeless prevention program, transitional housing, affordable and rental properties, housing counseling, information and referrals, and education on fair housing laws. 2825 Breckenridge Boulevard, Suite 160, Duluth, GA 30096, 678-808-4477, www.impactgroup.org
The Area Agency on Aging, part of the Atlanta Regional Commission, plans and provides comprehensive services to address the key needs of the region’s older population. Among them, a program called Aging Connection Plus, a database containing a vast array of services, helps to connect thousands of older citizens and their families to aging service providers in the Atlanta region. 404-463-3244
Continuing Education
A 1976 amendment to the state constitution allows Georgia residents 62 years old or older to take courses for free at any state college or university (except medical, law, veterinary or dental schools). The only condition is that there must be class space available. Refer to the Education section of this publication for listings of state colleges and universities that offer classes in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett SeniorNet Learning Center, Inc., offers computer technology education for senior citizens. Classes are held at the Gwinnett Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, 770-564-4699
