The City of Boynton Beach recently received a $71,497 grant from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Vicki Robertson, spokeswoman for the Boynton Recreation and Parks Department, said the grant enabled the city to make multiple improvements to the Boynton Beach Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Highway.
The city replaced the front entrance awnings to shade seniors as they wait for transportation, installed new awning and relocate handicapped parking closer to the rear entrance, replaced the air-conditioning unit and provided hurricane shutters.
In addition, additional video surveillance cameras for security were installed and restroom fixtures with automated sensors were put in.
Robertson said the city completed the renovations by providing a new roof for the building.
Nearly 65,000 seniors visit the Senior Center on an annual basis, many visiting daily for a hot lunch, exercise, socialization, medical screenings or to use the computer lab.
The Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.
For information on Senior Center activities, call 561-742-6570.
Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.