Ely Senior Center

Providing a welcoming space to enhance social, civic, and recreational activities for the greater Ely community while protecting and enhancing the interests of area senior citizens.

Front entrance to the Senior Center with mural location highlighted

Mural Project

The Ely Senior Center and NLAA’s Ely Mural Project is seeking proposals from artists for a large outdoor mural to enhance the exterior of our building. The mural will be approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall and should reflect themes of community or cultural identity relevant to our area. A bench will be placed in front of the mural, making it an inviting space for people to sit and enjoy the artwork. Artists should consider how their design interacts with this seating area.


More Mural Project Information 

Art exhibition on the wall of the Senior Center lobby. Art by Cecilia Rolando

Artist Exhibition

The Ely Senior Center is a vibrant gathering space in downtown Ely that hosts a variety of events and activities. We are seeking artists to display and sell their work in our venue, providing a unique opportunity for local and regional artists to showcase their talent.

Apply to exhibit in our lobby!

Activities

BINGO: Wednesdays 1-4 pm


CARD GAMES: 

Bridge: Wednesdays 12-3 pm

Smear: Mondays 6-9 pm


WALKING CLUB: Mon., Wed, & Fri. 10-11 am

Everyone is Welcome

Membership is only $20

Our open hours vary daily.


27 S 1st Ave E

Ely, MN 55731


218-235-6141

elyseniorcenter@gmail.com

Activity Calendar for the Senior Center

Main Hall activities in RED
Meeting Room activities in BLACK

Stay active,
join the Senior Center.

Email: elyseniorcenter@gmail.com or call: 218-235-6141 for more details. 

Seniors wearing Easter bonnets at the Senior Center

Rent our spaces for your activites or events. 
Watch the YouTube videos below!

Senior Center

Meeting Room

Main Hall

Commercial Kitchen

Front entrance to the Senior Center

Rental Application Form

Download a Rental Application (opens in a new tab)

Use our Online Form (opens in a new tab)

Stop by the Ely Senior Center on Wednesdays.

Remember, fees are ALWAYS negotiable! 

** If your event has more than 100 people, you may be charged an additional $50 cleaning fee. **

Main Hall

$100 per event

Seats 200 people

The main hall of the Senior Center showing rows of blue tables and black chairs

Meeting Room

$25 per event

Seats 36 people

Inside the meeting room, showing octagonal tables and chairs.
Inside of the meeting room, facing the kitchenette. Kitchenette has a small sink, counter for a coffee pot, fridge and storage cabinets.

Commercial Kitchen

$50  per event

Need a ServSafe certificate or a take mini class for $20 at the Senior Center. 

Commercial kitchen equipment
View of commercial kitchen from the main hall. It is a long galley kitchen.
View down the length of the commercial kitchen, prep table, dishwasher, stove and oven are in view.
Hand dishwashing station in the back of the commercial kitchen.
Hardwired in steam table used for serving near the entrance of the commercial kitchen

Kitchen Equipment

Additional Info

If alcoholic beverages will be served, a Certificate of Insurance is required.  

Purchase insurance (to serve alcohol) from www.theeventhelper.com#HE9Ee0 (opens in a new tab) 

Insurance cost varies by type of event and number of attendees from $120 to $235. 

Ely Senior Center

27 S 1st Ave E
Ely, MN. 55731

Email: elyseniorcenter@gmail.com
Call or Text: 218-235-6141