About Us

The Center is located at 803 Kingwood, and our hours of operation are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Brainerd Center is a vibrant community hub in Brainerd, Minnesota, dedicated to enriching the lives of mature adults 45+ through healthy living, socialization, lifelong learning, and meaningful community connections. Offering a wide variety of activities, including exercise classes, games, entertainment, volunteer opportunities, a gift shop, and its famous Thursday donuts, The Center provides members and visitors alike with opportunities for fun, friendship, learning, and active engagement in a welcoming environment.

We are glad you are checking out what we have to offer. We offer dozens of different opportunities for Active Aging, camaraderie, and fun, including:

• Card and Tabletop Games
• Exercise Classes and Fitness Rooms
• Classes and Group
• Donuts!
• Special Events, Gatherings, and Fundraisers

The history of our Center includes over three decades of information. In 1979, we became a 501C3 nonprofit organization, and we were located at 704 Front Street, Brainerd, MN. Renovations were completed, and in September of 1983, the Center moved into the old fire station on Laurel Street, Brainerd. Memberships grew; in 1992, there were 560 members. In 1999, Bethany Good Samaritan gifted a building located at 803 Kingwood Street to the Center. Renovations began, and the Center moved to its new location in August of 2001.

To date, membership and programs continue to grow and our staff and members are always looking for new ways to add events and offerings. If you are interested in what you see here; consider joining our over 1,400 members!

Our Mission: encouraging mature adults to engage in healthy living, socialization, life-long learning and community connections.

Our vision is E4: Encourage ~ Engage ~ Enrich ~ Educate