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Our Team
Letter from Board President
It is an honor to serve as President of the Board for the Rapides Parish Senior Citizens Centers. Our seniors are a treasured part of our community, and we are committed to ensuring they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion in every program and service we provide.
Together with our dedicated board members, staff, volunteers, and community partners, we remain focused on strengthening our centers and enhancing the quality of life for seniors throughout Rapides Parish. We look forward to continuing this important mission and serving with excellence in the years ahead.
Ricky Belgard
President, Board of Directors
Rapides Parish Senior Citizens Centers
Our Director
SALLY COWAN
At the Rapides Senior Citizens Center, we believe every day is an opportunity to celebrate wisdom, wellness, and community. Our doors are open to older adults from across Rapides Parish who are seeking connection, purpose, and joyful engagement in a place that feels like home.
Here, you’ll find more than programs — you’ll find people who care. From daily meals and social activities to wellness classes, enrichment opportunities, and supportive services, our mission is to honor the dignity of every senior while fostering independence, belonging, and lifelong growth.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as a familiar friend, we’re grateful you’re here. Together, we create a vibrant community where seniors are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Welcome — your place of connection, comfort, and community awaits.
Center Coordinators
Caroline Cosenza
Linda Pegues
Dorothy Evans
Charlene Malone
Alice Flores
Jerry Robinson
Denise Dailey
Monica Johnson
Dorthy Edwards
Joyce Fitzgerald
Debbie Barfield
Johnnie Henderson
Kia Slaughter
Angie Bennett Robins
Rebecca Walters
Charlotte Jolly
Natalie Robinson
Transportation Services
DOTD Transit
Valerie Green
DOTD Van Drivers
Jennie Bobb
Sanquenette Blake
Frank Clark
Dimple Murphy
Alexandria Center Van Driver
Terry Johnson