Ask anyone in the know, "Which seniors association is the most active along Highway 16?" and they will resound with a definite answer... Houston.

The Houston Seniors Assocation certainly owns the largest seniors centre between Hazelton and Vanderhoof - having a games room, dining room, craft and computer room and a special bay for their handicap accessible van.

The Houston Seniors believe in the old adage, "if you want something done, then do it yourself." Not waiting for government funding, they raised their own money to build a centre where they could play a little shuffleboard, lawn bowl or merely gather for a hot lunch and possibly an art class.

It all began in 1974. The small community has always been known for its "anything is possible" attitude. Houston had people like the Dungate sisters, Nancy and Betty, who signed the Seniors Association charter to get the ball rolling. To their credit, the original single-room senior's centre was built in May, 1984 just over the Buck Creek walking bridge from where many of the seniors reside. The centre stands beside the Houston Health Centre and borders on Jamie Baxter Park. A perfect location!