Resident says Corpus Christi center eased grief, ended isolation

Resident (S1) said they started attending after a personal loss and found the center eased their depression. "Well, the reason I came here, it was on the day of co and I was depressed cuz I lost my son and I come start coming over here and all that depression, you know, it went away cuz I come play with my friend, play bingo," the resident said. They described the center as a "second house" and said staff and other attendees "treat me real good."

The testimonial was one of several similar comments from attendees at the session. Another participant said the center has "changed" their life and that they had introduced "about three friends" to the facility. Speakers named program elements including bingo, music sessions and arts activities as ways the center encourages social connection. The participants urged others to seek out local centers for companionship and support.