Irondale Senior Citizens Center

Irondale Senior Citizens Center is a senior citizen center in Birmingham, Alabama. The center serves Irondale residents and non-residents age 55 and older, offering programs that range from art to trips, with some fees applying for special activities and trips. It holds a rating of 4.40 based on 59 reviews.

The center's mission is successful aging for all citizens, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. It describes itself as a place where friends meet, greet and socialize in a warm and caring atmosphere, and its facility and amenities give Irondale citizens a place to gather. Programs are offered to seniors in the Irondale community and surrounding areas.

Julie Wright leads the center, bringing over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and 5 years managing programs and activities for senior adults in Birmingham. She previously served as Director of Programs and Activities at Brookdale Senior Living and as Director of the Senior Adult Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Auburn University. Her leadership roles have included the Junior League of Birmingham, Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, The Women's Network, Newcomen Society of Alabama, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Greater Birmingham Apartment Association, National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers, Camp Smile-A-Mile, Birmingham Track Club, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Firehouse Shelter, Forum, and Positive Maturity. She was honored as a Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 Under 40, a Junior League Shining Star Award winner, a Methodist Women Service Award winner, and a Greater Birmingham Apartment Association Rising Star Award winner. She and her husband, Preston, live in Birmingham.

The center sits on Beacon Drive, next to Irondale Fire Station Number 1 and about 0.2 miles from Beacon Park. Kilgore Memorial Drive and Shades Creek are each about 0.3 miles away, with Crestwood Boulevard about 0.4 miles and Irondale Industrial Park about 0.5 miles from the center.

The center has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served, with a steady record of repeat and referred customers.