1. Sparks Senior Center
City: Sparks, NV
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (775) 353-3110
Address: 97 Richards Way
Description: Like its sister center in Reno, the Sparks Senior Center is a beehive of activity. Regular events include arts and crafts, card games, pool and billiards, exercise classes, and dancing. Many of the same programs that are offered at the Reno facility are also available here (see the description below). Lunch is served weekdays at 11:30 a.m., and reservations must be made by 9:30 a.m. the same day in order to eat. The center doesn’t provide transportation, but it’s easily reached by Citifare bus. The hours for this comfortable, modern facility are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
2. Foster Grandparent Program
City: Sparks, NV
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (775) 358-2768
Address: 406 Pyramid Way
Description: You can profoundly enrich your life as well as that of your foster grandchild in the Foster Grandparent Program. Volunteers provide one-on-one daily attention to at-risk youth in schools, hospitals, drug treatment centers, day-care centers, and correctional institutions. You can apply if you’re age 60 or older, love children, meet certain income requirements, and can volunteer 20 hours a week. Benefits include a small stipend, reimbursement of expenses, insurance, and an annual physical.
3. Senior Companion Program
City: Sparks, NV
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (775) 358-2322
Address: 406 Pyramid Way
Description: Many older persons delay or avoid living in nursing homes by using help provided by volunteers in the Senior Companion Program. Volunteers provide assistance to frail seniors by providing transportation, escorting seniors to doctor’s appointments, running errands, and simply being a friend. Volunteers are reimbursed for their expenses and receive insurance and an annual physical as a benefit. To qualify for volunteering, you must meet certain age and income requirements and agree to work 20 hours a week.
4. Villas Of Sparks
City: Sparks, NV
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (775) 359-7700
Address: 1900 East Prater Way
Description: Spacious and impressive, Villas of Sparks feels just like home. Comfortable seating and lush green plants in the public areas create a cozy environment perfect for stimulating conversation or quiet reading. The rental fee includes scheduled transportation, meals, utilities, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and cable television. A full-time activities director is in charge of the large variety of outings and events offered daily to residents. There’s also a library, beauty shop, and even an ice-cream parlor. Call for rates.
5. Wynwood Of Sparks
City: Sparks, NV
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (775) 359-7733
Address: 2000 East Prater Way
Description: Personalized service is the trademark at Wynwood of Sparks since residents’ preferences are an integral part of their care. Assistance with unscheduled needs is provided 24 hours a day by professional staff. All of the apartments in this bright, modern facility have wall-to-wall carpeting and kitchenettes. Housekeeping and laundry service plus a full array of educational and social opportunities are included. Call for rates.