(La Porte, IN) - The senior center in La Porte has returned home after forced to relocate because of water damage three months ago. A plumbing issue resulted in the water damage, which forced the temporary move from Heritage Place at 901 Lincolnway to the Civic Auditorium.

“We appreciate the cooperation and patience of our members as repairs were completed following the building damage at the end of September,” said La Porte Park Department Superintendent Mark Schreiber.

The La Porte Activity Center for Older Adults operates under the park department after the city assumed control of the organization in April of 2022. The goal was to keep it alive and grow, which had been operated for about three decades by the Swanson Center.  Ever since, Schreiber said membership has increased from below 40 to over 200 members.

“With the return to our home, we are looking forward to continued growth in membership and programming as the New Year arrives,” he said.