(KMJ) – The ribbon is cut on Monday for a new senior center in Fresno.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was joined by Councilmember Esmeralda Soria for the ceremony for The Link @ Blackstone Community Center at the corner of Blackstone and McKinley
The City of Fresno will be leasing the 1,800-square-foot community space at 1505 North Blackstone Avenue, and providing services to seniors, including technology classes, fitness classes, and arts and cultural activities.
Located within a thriving and vibrant community, our spacious one two and three bedroom apartments provide you with the state of the art amenities including a medical clinic, dedicated senior center as well as a fully equipped resident clubhouse and business center just to name a few! Whether you take in the views from your private balcony or venture out to picturesque downtown Fresno you’ll love living at The Link @ Blackstone. Each apartment home is designed with your comfort in mind and has stylish touches in premium materials and finishes that will make you proud to call The Link @ Blackstone your home. Don’t miss your chance to live at Fresno’s premiere affordable housing community. Affordable living never looked this good! *income restrictions and veterans preference apply
A new community center will open later this year at the corner of Bulldog Lane and North Sixth Street. It will offer both senior and youth programs to the residents in the El Dorado Park area.
A city-wide senior center is expected to be built at the corner of Blackstone Avenue and East Holland Avenue. The state-of-the-art building will go into the site where a former Vons Store was located. No word yet when construction will start or a completion date.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
