Recreation and Activities in Yakima For Assisted Living Residents

Well-known for its long history of agriculture, theMembers of the Harmon Center are also eligible for
fertile soil of Yakima enjoys over 300 days of sun ashot lunch and dinner programs as well as sponsored
well as fresh water from both the Naches andday trips and tours around the city.
Yakima Rivers, which converge just north of the city.Yakima Medical Facilities
The combination of both sun and water make thisA staple of Yakima for over 60 years, Yakima
central Washington location perfect for growingMemorial Hospital provides high-quality medical care to
grapes and Yakima has become the center for wineYakima assisted living seniors and the greater Yakima
production in the state.Valley community. Yakima Memorial employs 327
With a population of over 75,000 and a booming localphysicians representing 35 different medical specialties
economy, Yakima assisted living is attractive towho are ready to serve seniors in the cancer, heart,
seniors who want a variety of dining, shopping andcritical, orthopaedics, surgery and psychiatric care
recreation choices just steps from their front doors.units.
Yakima RecreationIn addition to its treatment services, Yakima Memorial
The city of Yakima has actively preserved much ofruns the complimentary Third Age program for
their historical roots dating back to the building of theseniors age 50 and older. Third Age provides
city's first railroad back in 1907.discounts, education programs, a quarterly newsletter
Yakima senior living residents can immerseand other perks to its senior members who are
themselves in the history of the town by riding thelooking to remain actively and healthy as they age.
recently restored Yakima Valley Trolleys, which haveYakima Transportation
been in operation for over 100 years. Motormen runSeniors can travel from a Yakima senior living
the five-mile trolley line while presenting historicalcommunity to Yakima's many attractions and
commentary about both the railroad and the city.amenities simply by catching a bus at any one of
The history of the railroad is also celebrated alongYakima Transit's 800 bus stops conveniently located
the boardwalk of Track 29 on historic North Frontthroughout the city. Nearly all buses are equipped
Street. The fully-renovated 1912 Pacific Railroadwith "kneeling" capabilities that allow them to get
Depot is home to a variety of unique shops andlower to the ground for seniors who have difficulty
other attractions, some of which are built intowalking or climbing stairs. Yakima Transit also offers
authentic railroad cars.reduced fares to seniors age 62 or older.
Yakima ActivitiesYakima senior living communities provide active
There's never a dull moment for Yakima senior livingseniors with the activities, attractions and amenities
residents at the Harmon (Senior) Center in Yakima'sthey are looking for to stay healthy and engaged.
West Valley neighborhood. The 16,000 square-footFind the right assisted living community for your
facility offers seniors a variety of programs andloved one today by browsing our directory of
activities such as fitness classes, dances, andYakima Assisted Living communities.
instruction in computer skills or china painting.