Can I be denied access to a senior center?

Yes. My father was banned from the local YMCA for not following the rules. He refused to shower before getting in the pool. ??!! In his case, Looking back it was the beginnings of Alzheimer’s.

So what’s the backstory on why this happened?

Yes. Can you talk to the senior center director and ask what steps you might take to be allowed to enter?

There has to be a reason why you were banned. If it is a community one, I doubt if APS has any control over community Senior center.

I am thinking a senior center is just like any business in many ways.
"We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone."

If you answer the questions presented to you, there will be more information to help you help yourself. It is not automatically assumed you did something wrong, but can we rule that out?

Or, just file a complaint with the Department of Aging or DPSS, or whoever can address the issues you are having.

What happened when you went there?

Are you okay?

Opening several questions will not get the answers you need. Maybe you are new and do not know how to ask your question. Stay with us here, and help will be on the way.

Evidently. What was the reason given for keeping you out?

Yes. Was it something you did or said?
Are you a senior?