--Would you like to dance? (questioning glance to Grandma)
--Go on, it'll be fun. (smile, eyes sparkling with excitement added to a nod while bouncing to the dance floor)

Upon visiting a Berkeley Senior Center, one immediately encounters a lively scene of social activity. In the early 2000s, in addition to hosting various parties and celebrations, Berkeley Senior Centers offered a wide variety of classes, including, but not limited to: yoga, tap dancing, ballet, Yiddish, Spanish, French, computers, Chinese calligraphy and drama. At the time of photographing, the Berkeley Senior Centers provided older adults with a hot lunch Monday-Friday (with a $2.50 requested donation for ages 60+), a place to spend time with new and old friends, and resources for senior services offered throughout the city.