Not Your Grandparents’ Senior Center

This senior center renovation will make you wish you were over 50 years old! If your impression of a senior community center is a place where tired looking older people sit around playing cards, it’s outdated. Today’s active adults are driving municipalities to offer a wide range of dynamic programs, outings, classes and activities.

Social support and feeling connected improves overall physical and mental health

According to the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, there is significant medical evidence that social support and feeling connected improves overall physical and mental health while being isolated has a negative effect on health and can increase depressive symptoms.

After Quorum’s design for the Farmer Branch Community Recreation Center renovation in 2021 resulted in increased membership and design awards, the City approached Quorum for another community center renovation. This time, the City wished to give their tired looking senior center a dramatic “glow up,” transforming it into their new Active Adult Center to attract community members age 50 plus.

A Fresh New Look

Quorum reimagined the 22,000 square foot “Branch Connection” with an elegant design that appeals to a wider audience and an open layout that allows more natural light to infiltrate throughout the spaces. Additionally, it provides greater flexibility for diverse programming and fosters a stronger sense of connection between people, ideas and the environment.

Now, the City of Farmers Branch is excited to share their completely transformed facility with the community.

Members can look forward to the following enhancements:

  • An expanded entryway and a spacious lounge area with fireplace

  • A larger, state-of-the-art fitness center with new equipment

  • A yoga studio

  • A dance room

  • A billiards and game room

  • An arts and crafts room

  • A music room

  • A charming coffee/cocktail bar lounge

  • A dedicated theater room

  • A beautifully updated ballroom

  • Renovated office suites, conference space, restrooms

  • Modernized storage areas

  • Contemporary furniture throughout

  • Cutting-edge audio-visual equipment

With programs and classes for every interest, The Branch Connection offers members a diverse array of engaging activities:

  • Educational classes

  • Computer classes

  • Arts and crafts

  • Fitness programs

  • Day trips

  • Social events, dances and mixers

  • Wellness initiatives

  • Movie nights and live acoustic performances

  • Dance and Zumba classes

  • Yoga and Tai Chi classes

  • Book club and photo club

  • Games – poker, bridge, Mah-jongg, Bingo

  • Table tennis and billiards

  • Quilting classes

  • Special interest classes

  • Guest speakers

The Branch Connection is more than just a senior facility – it's a vibrant community gathering space for adults interested in staying active and fit, learning new skills, and making connections.