Senior centers are a second home to many manamko’ like 72-year-old Antoina Quenga.

"Dededo center is my second home. It's beautiful and the managers and employees are sweet and very nice," she told KUAM News.

She spends most of her day at the Dededo Senior Center where she gets to socialize and play bingo.

Another center goer, Eddo Tulabot, agrees being here is the highlight of his day.

"You can ask everybody and they will say the best part of the day is playing bingo," he said. "And that is the best part."

But senior centers like this one are expected to see a shuffle.

The Mayors' Council of Guam has been in charge of the senior center operations for over a decade.

But dwindling resources have led to village leaders discussing whether or not they can afford to keep it going.

Council President and Piti Mayor Jesse Alig is concerned they have too much on their plate.

"Can all the 19 districts continue to operate without any issues when it comes to our villages? That’s why it’s on the agenda," he said. "That’s why I asked all of you with centers to consider it."

Executive Director Angel Sablan adding if nothing changes, the last day the council will be in charge of operations may very well be on its way.

"It looks like Sept. 30, 2023 is going to be the last day we’re going to operate the senior centers," he said. "And that’s why they called all of you guys asking do you really want to give it up? Do you really want to give it up?"

Though the mayors want to support the manamko', they admit they need help.

Dededo Senior Center Recreational Leader Lugene Santos said the issue is the lack of funds.

"We really need funding from Public Health or assistance for it," they said. "We really need it. We appreciate the mayors for not charging us for power or water. She’s been really great for our seniors."

She said Dededo Mayor Melissa Savares had to pay out of pocket to get them working air conditioners and fire extinguishers.

"I hope that they keep the center open for the seniors. This is their second home. There’s nothing better to do and this will lead them not to get dementia as well. They love coming here," she said.

For now, mayors continue to discuss the future of the island's senior centers.

Ultimately, village leaders want to be sure residents like Quenga and Talubot enjoy their golden years just as they know and love.