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Armory Senior Citizen Center
220 South 5th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
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Overall Impressions: The senior recreation center is highly praised for its extensive facilities, including a huge variety of activities, classes, and amenities tailored for older adults. It offers great value with a daily access fee of only $1.50 and lunch available for $2. The center is recognized for its cleanliness, professional and kind staff, and the quality of its meals.
Activities and Amenities: Among the activities highlighted by reviewers are ping pong, billiards (though one reviewer noted an issue with the behavior of a regular user in this area), and dancing. The center also provides access to computers, an exercise room, a library, and ceramics classes. A small store within the facility offers various goodies.
Community Impact: Many reviewers express gratitude for the center, describing it as a blessing and a beacon of light for the elderly community. It's situated right in the heart of downtown, making it a convenient and vibrant place for seniors to gather and engage in numerous activities.
Food and Dining: The food at the center receives excellent reviews, with meals priced at $2 for senior citizens, adding to the center's appeal as an affordable place for seniors to enjoy a good meal.
Staff and Service: The staff at the center are consistently described as top-notch, professional, and helpful, contributing significantly to the positive environment and experience for visitors.
Areas for Improvement: The only specific criticism involves the behavior of an individual in the billiard area, which has reportedly detracted from the experience for some. However, this seems to be an isolated issue within an otherwise highly regarded center.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $59,142, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- The median age is 33.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.46% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 56% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.31 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 108.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 8.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
0.2 miles awayFood Conspiracy Co-op
0.5 miles away17th Street Market
0.6 miles awayValencia Market
1.4 miles awaySafeway
1.4 miles awayTransportation
Broadway Boulevard & 6th Avenue
0.1 miles awayCongress Street & 6th Avenue
0.2 miles awayToole Avenue & 4th Avenue
0.2 miles awayBroadway Boulevard & Stone Avenue
0.2 miles awayTucson
0.3 miles awayBus Stations
Ronstadt Transit Center
0.2 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.4 miles awayBank of America
1.0 miles awayArizona State Credit Union
1.2 miles awayVantage West Credit Union
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1.9 miles awaySaint Mary's Hospital
1.9 miles awaySouthern Arizona VA Health Care System
2.4 miles awayBanner - University Medical Center South
3.5 miles awayAbrams Public Health Center
3.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayDentists
Dedicated Dental Service
3.7 miles awayLeber Orthodontics
3.7 miles awayCarol McGonigle, DDS
3.9 miles awayDesert Dental
4.0 miles awayAspen Dental
4.1 miles awayParks
Armory Park del Sol
0.2 miles awaySan Augustine Plaza
0.2 miles awayIron Horse Park
0.3 miles awayStevens Plaza
0.3 miles awayVeinte de Agosto Park
0.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Park Place Mall
5.8 miles awayCulture
Arizona Theatre Company
0.2 miles awayRialto Theatre
0.2 miles awayMuseum of Contemporary Art
0.3 miles awayFox Theatre
0.3 miles awayLeo Rich Theater
0.3 miles awayRestaurants
Charro Steak
0.1 miles awayThe Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery
0.2 miles awayFired Pie
0.2 miles awayBerry Greens Juice Bar
0.2 miles awayCup Cafe
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