The Raymond J. Callahan Center is a fully accessible, 25,000-square-foot, multipurpose hub for adults 55+ at 535 Union Ave. in Framingham, offering a friendly mix of low- or no-cost programs, practical help, and ways to connect across interests and cultures; social services staff assist with benefits and referrals, bilingual support is available in Spanish and Portuguese, the center is affirming of LGBTQ+ older adults and their allies, and volunteers of all ages pitch in to keep things running smoothly. Hours vary seasonally—generally weekdays—with extended Tuesday hours in the warmer months and an earlier Friday close; the regular schedule includes mornings through late afternoon and some early-evening options. Fitness is a standout: expect approachable movement classes (strength & cardio, Zumba, mobility/balance, chair yoga, and tai chi) typically around $3–$4 per session, plus an onsite fitness room with modern equipment for a small $2 admission (50-minute sessions), alongside wellness supports like blood-pressure clinics and condition-specific and grief/low-vision groups. Social life hums with bingo (cards are $1), movies, clubs, language conversation, book discussions, art and craft circles, a computer room, tech help (classes and one-on-one), table games (bridge, mah-jongg, pinochle, cribbage, chess, rummikub), and even a pool team and table tennis—an easy way to meet people and stay engaged. Learning runs year-round through guest talks, cultural programs, and consumer-safety sessions, and the center layers in pragmatic services such as SHINE Medicare counseling during open-enrollment, durable medical equipment loans, and the city’s property-tax work-off program for eligible homeowners. Transportation is unusually robust: beyond the center’s shared-ride van (currently free for eligible riders thanks to local funding), there’s limited free taxi service for residents 60+—including beyond Framingham for medical and other needs with advance notice—and staff can help coordinate volunteer-driven rides. In short, Callahan blends community, curiosity, and care: a place to move, learn, create, plan, and belong—without straining the budget.