Foley To Build New Senior Center

The City of Foley is seeking proposals for plans to build a new senior center. David Thompson, Foley executive director of leisure services, said the city had considered renovating the current library building as a new senior center when the new library opens later in 2026, but officials have since determined that a new building designed as a senior center would be more practical. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the current library, next to City Hall, will be renovated for other municipal purposes. The current senior center on East Rose Avenue has approximately 7,000 ft² of space, which is not enough to meet growing demands for services. Hellmich said a location being considered for the new building is near the former Alabama National Guard armory. Foley plans to open new city offices and recreation facilities in that building, which is being renovated, later this year.