Community Dining & Wellness
Connect, Share, and Stay Active
Our neighborhood Wellness Centers are vibrant gathering places where older adults connect, stay active, and build community. Whether you’re looking for social engagement, enrichment, or a shared meal, there’s something here for you.
Community Dining Program
For seniors who are not homebound, the Community Dining Program offers nutritious meals and meaningful fellowship.
Lunch is served at:
- Neighborhood Wellness Centers
- Select Lizard’s Thicket restaurant locations with the Lunch Bunch
At Wellness Center sites, participants can enjoy activities before and after lunch—turning mealtime into a full day of connection and engagement.
Wellness Centers
Our Wellness Centers offer a variety of activities designed to support healthy, active aging. Programs may include:
- Bingo, crafts, and games
- Fitness and movement
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Special interest groups
- Fellowship and social connection
Each day provides opportunities to stay engaged in both body and mind.
We also provide transportation to and from each Wellness Center to make participation easy and accessible.
Contact us to get started
To get started, please contact Mekia Burgess, Director of Community Based Services, to complete a brief eligibility assessment and to learn more. This helps us ensure the program is the right fit and that space is available.
Neighborhood Wellness Center Locations
Each month brings new opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun at our Wellness Centers. Explore the latest schedule of activities, meals, and special programs happening near you.
Columbia Wellness Center at Arrington Manor
2225 College Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Center Manager: Yolanda Bowers
Blythewood Wellness Center
1424 Mathan Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
Center Manager: Don Balthrop
Eastover Wellness Center
117 Henry Street
Eastover, SC 29044
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Hopkins Wellness Center
150 Hopkins Park Rd.
(Lower Richland Blvd.)
Hopkins, SC 29061
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Center Manager: Cecil Belton
Looking for More Activities?
Open to active adults 50 years and older who want to improve their lifestyle, learn new skills, and make new friends, The Lourie Center is the perfect place to discover the joys of staying fit, healthy, and engaged. With fitness classes for all levels, educational and cultural programs, and opportunities for social connectedness, you can choose your path to aging well!