Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting

After many years of effort and hard work by a large group of people, the Center Point Senior Citizen’s Center is finally open for business.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 1 to commemorate the event. 

Attendees

Mayor Tom Henderson and Center Director Tiffany Wade were on hand to welcome the many guests in attendance.  David Lamb served as the master of ceremonies.  

  • Battalion Chief Dusty Underwood
  • Bill Voight and Eloise Staples from the Jefferson County office of Senior Services, 
  • Birmingham Mayor William Bell
  • City Council Members
    • Roger Barlow
    • Linda Kennemur
    • Danny King
    • Terry Leesburg
    • Raymond Olan
  • County Commissioner Bettye Fine Collins
  • Executive Director for Alabama Senior Services Irene Collins
  • Representatives from Congressman Spencer Bachuse Office 
  • Representatives from Jefferson County Community Development Office
  • State Representatives Owen Drake and Arthur Payne



  1. 1 Mayor Thomas Henderson Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  2. 2 Mayor Thomas Henderson Welcomes the Large Crowd
  3. 3 Mr Winston Wink Chapman
  4. 4 David Lamb Speaking at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  5. 5 Bettye Fine Collins Speaking at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  6. 6 City of Birmingham Mayor William Bell Speaking at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  7. 7 Bill Voight at Speaking Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  8. 8 Mayor Henderson Cutting Ribbon
  9. 9 Senior Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  10. 10 Bettye Fine Collins and Tiffany Wade