The K’awaika Senior Center provides congregate (in person) meals and activities, homemaker services, respite care, non-emergency transportation, health and wellness education, information and referral services, medication pick up, and meal delivery services. These services are supported and funded through tribal, state, and federal grants
On July 30, 2012, after a twenty-year effort on the part of the Laguna Elder Association members to build a dedicated space, the K’awaika Senior Center opened the doors at its present-day location. Prior to this, the senior center was located within the Laguna Rainbow Nursing Home. With this dedicated space the elders in the community have been able to come to a centralized meeting spot to participate in services, socialize, and gather with each to eat.
Laguna Rainbow Corporation has proudly served the local community for four decades, providing seniors with a broad array of support services. From nutritious meals and transportation to homemaker assistance and wellness education, LRC’s K’awaika Senior Center ensures that elderly members have access to helpful resources in their time of need.
Congregate Meals (In person) are for Breakfast and Lunch – Mealtime is more enjoyable when you are with friends and family. This gives Seniors the opportunity to socialize and take part in activities such as bingo, arts & crafts and exercise. Meals are served Monday through Friday (Breakfast from 9:00am – 10:00am and Lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.) Meals are free to 50 year and older elders or their caregivers (any age).
Non-medical homemaker services are available to frail homebound elders 60 years of age and older who are unable to perform two or more Activities of Daily living and have limited resources. Homemakers service homes for the individual in need not for the whole household. Homemaker services includes light housekeeping (Laundry, Mopping, Dusting, Vacuuming, Dish Washing)
Transportation provided to and from Senior Center for Congregate Meals, Cultural Events, Field Trips, and Daily Activities. Limited transportation is also available for medical appointments in surrounding areas (Grants, Albuquerque, and local area) with advance notice.
At the K’awaika Senior Center we provide delicious meals in person for breakfast and lunch, or home delivered meals for lunch. Please explore our menu by clicking the “MENU” link below.
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Pick-up and delivery from LHC and ACL to home or the Senior Center.
Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Bingo, card games, movies, cultural enrichment, cooking, shopping trips, feast, holiday parties, and excercise to name a few. Field trips such as the State Fair, Indian Pueblo Culture Center, Santa Fe, and Laughlin are some recent trips.
Education from Tribal Entities, and Special Speakers address nutrition, wellness, cultural, safety, benefits, and other elder resources.
An organization made of elders that meets monthly. They advocate and advise for the community elders.
Elders 50 and up that participate in a variety of sports at State & National Games Competitions. Some events include shuffleboard, track and field, corn hole, swimming, and team sports.
The center delivers to all 6 Laguna Pueblo Villages Monday through Friday except snow days and federal holidays.
Participants who request home delivered meals must meet one of the following requirements:
These ADLs Include:
A look inside K’awaika Senior Center
Our staff are available to answer any questions you may have regarding elder services in and around the community. We work with other Pueblo of Laguna programs in and around the community. Our services are available for elders ages 50 & up.
