The Woodlands Senior Activity Center

The Woodlands kitchen staff prepare a variety of tasteful meals. Staff incorporate a variety of food groups, prioritizing health while maintaining high standards for taste! All meals can be substituted for a salad.

 Meals are open to seniors aged 50+ for $5.   Delivery is available for an extra $2. Contact us for delivery availability in Columbia City, Churubusco, or South Whitley. 

Reservations for dine in, carry out, delivery, and weekend meals are required 2 business days in advance.

The Woodlands offers pre-arranged trips for individuals interested in day trips. Groups have traveled to casinos, local attractions, and special holiday events. Whitley County Transit, our public transportation system, provides handicap accessible rides. 

Trips are open to anyone of any age.

 The Woodlands Senior Activity Center offers a variety of educational programs designed specifically for seniors. Covering essential topics such as insurance, health and safety, taxes, retirement, and economic issues, these sessions provide valuable insights and information. 

Senior programs are held at various times in our senior center, Monday through Friday. Topics change each month. 

Interested in offering a program? Email us!

A variety of affordable personal care services are offered at The Woodlands. 

 Services require an appointment.

Foot care & reflexology $35

Men's hair cut: $5

Women's hair cut: $10 (add style for $1)

Manicure (file & polish): $8

Manicure (polish only): $5

Manicure (file only): $3

Eyebrow waxing: $5

Flu Shots: Provided in the fall

Free blood pressure checks every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10 - 11 AM.

We provide short-term loans of medical equipment for up to three months per client.  Additionally, one package of incontinence supplies are available each month per client. There is no age restriction for rentals.

Walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs: 

$10 deposit (cash/check)

Wheelchairs and knee scooters: 

$25 deposit (cash/check)

The senior food pantry is available to seniors 50+ who find themselves short on nonperishable grocery items. It can be used as a supplemental food source once a month. Pantry hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 - 10:30 AM & 1 - 2 PM.  

Seniors on a limited income and in need of additional food items on an ongoing basis may apply for a supplemental food program. The program provides a 10-15 lb. bag of shelf stable food once a month.

 Dog and cat food is available for pick up once a month. The Pet Food Pantry hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 

 9 - 10:30 AM & 1 - 2 PM. 

Pet food is available dependent on supply.  

The Woodlands building is available for rent for events such as receptions, reunions, showers, business meetings and more. Our space holds up to 150 people. Our facility is handicap accessible and offers plenty of parking space. We are conveniently located in Columbia City, right next to U.S. 30.

 Trained tax consultants are available from February through April to assist people with simple income tax filing. The Site Coordinator will set the dates and times of availability. This service is provided by the AARP Tax-Aide program and available to anyone of any age.

Donations can be made to Whitley County Council on Aging to off-set the extra cost of offering this service at our senior center.