COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — On Friday morning, August 29, Colorado Springs celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new Senior Center on North Hancock Avenue, a 23,000-square-foot space designed specifically with seniors in mind.

For many, the new building represents more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a new beginning.

“We knew it was time for something more and something worthy of the strength and the spirit of our seniors,” said Mayor Yemi Mobolade during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The excitement was clear as more than 1,000 people came out for the open house. Among them was retired Army veteran Dan Sprengle, who said the new center holds deep personal meaning.

“All the things we've done for the community. It's great to see the community turn that back and help us out,”

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