Programming: Beyond Bingo

Senior programming evolves to meet modern needsBy Jefferey SpiveySome longstanding senior programs endure regardless of trends.“There’s still the staple bingo that seniors absolutely love,” says Mercy Santoro, Assistant Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. But that hasn’t stopped her department or other departments around the country from diversifying their offerings. Revamped programs are appealing to broader swaths of the senior population, helping even the staunchest bingo supporters discover new favorites.