The Ełk Senior Card is becoming more and more popular among the city's residents. So far, nearly 7 thousand cards have been issued enabling the use of special reliefs and discounts offered by both municipal organizational units and private entrepreneurs. In 2024 alone, 401 new cards were awarded.

Who can get the "Ełk Senior Card"?

The card is intended for people who are over 60 years of age and are registered in the City of Ełk. It is granted regardless of financial status, issued free of charge and for an indefinite period of time. The main objective of the initiative is to increase access to cultural, recreational and sports offer for seniors, as well as to improve their material conditions.

How to apply?

Seniors interested in obtaining the card can submit applications to the Social Policy Department of the Ełk City Hall in several ways:

• electronically, by sending a notification to the address j.miksza@um.elk.pl,
• by traditional mail to the following address: Ełk City Hall, Department of Social Policy, 2 Piłsudskiego Street, room 1, with the note "Ełk Senior Card",
• in person, in the Department of Social Policy.

Detailed information and a template of the application can be found on the website: https://ps.miasto.elk.pl/elcka-karta-seniora.

What are the benefits of the card?

Holders of the "Ełk Senior Card" can take advantage of numerous discounts on services and events organized by municipal institutions and private partners of the campaign.

• Municipal Sports and Recreation Center – 25% discount on tickets for services such as courts, ice rink, water park, rope park, gym, sauna, fitness and swimming lessons.
• Historical Museum in Ełk – 50% discount on participation in events and taking advantage of the offer.
• Ełk Cultural Centre and ECK Cinema – 20% discount on events organized by ECC and film tickets.
• Partners of the campaign – discounts on services offered by Ełk entrepreneurs who joined the initiative on the basis of an agreement.

Seniors actively use the offer

The Ełk Senior Card significantly improves the quality of life of older residents. The offer of the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center and the Ełk Cultural Center is particularly popular, which proves the high activity of seniors – both physical and cultural. The programme encourages people to take care of their health, well-being and meet social and cultural needs.

Program development

From the launch of the program, i.e. from April 1, 2016, until the end of 2024, 6,874 cards were issued. 32 partners, including 29 private entrepreneurs, have already joined the municipal campaign. The initiative is constantly developing, and more companies and institutions are joining the program, offering new opportunities for seniors.