SENIOR CENTER
Upper
Darby Township has much to offer for its
senior citizens. The Upper Darby
Senior Center is operated
by the Upper Darby Township Department of
Leisure Services and funded in part by the
Delaware County Office of Services for the
Aging (COSA) and Upper Darby Township.
UPPER DARBY SERIOR CENTER
326 WATKINS AVENUE
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082-3135
Phone 610-734-7652
Hours 7:00 am until 4:00 pm
Everyday of the week!
Dear Neighbor:
Since 1975 Upper Darby has been providing a senior center for all residents who qualify. Over 500,000 people have taken advantage of our services. Our center's mission and goal is to provide meaningful services to our seniors including social, recreational, physical, nutritional, and government resources in order to enhance their their life style.
Our guests represent a diverse and multi-cultural segment of our community . The age varies from fifty five years young and up, ensuring everyone will develop relationships with friends and neighbors.
Whether you are enjoying a breakfast snack, hot or cold lunch, entertainment, or any other of the many benefits you are welcome for an hour or a day.
We are proud of our staff and partnership with the County Office of Services for the Aging which provide a safe and rewarding experience for one and all. Our volunteers are also a source of pride which ensures a value added benefit of one on one attention.
As we approach our third decade of service we are extending this heartfelt invitation to join the hundreds of your friends and neighbors a your Upper Darby Senior Center.
| Mary Ann Manfre |
Michael Maloney |
| Director of Senior Services |
Center Director |
CENTER BENEFITS
| NUTRITIONAL |
SOCIAL |
EVENTS |
| Breakfast Snack |
Television Center |
Sunday Dances |
| Lunch (Hot or Cold) |
Card Playing |
Wellness Program |
| Home Bound Meals Provided To Eligible Seniors |
Bingo |
Holiday Parties |
| Education - Includes Literature, Seminars |
Billiards |
Volunteer Recognition Luncheons |
| Counseling |
Line Dancing |
Trips to: Historical, Educational, and Recreational Locations |
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Games |
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Ping Pong |
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Arts & Crafts |
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Discussion Groups |
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Ceramics |
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Walking in Gym |
Tai Chi |
Muscle Toning |
Exercise |
Home Safety |
Medical Health |
Complete Exercise Room |
Chair Exercise |
Computer Class |
Legal Advocate |
Health Fair |
Hairdresser (Reduced Rate) |
Volunteerism |
WHO QUALIFIES
Everyone 60 years of age and over. Those under 60 will not be subsidized for activities or programs. Qualifying for specific benefits is required for some services.
PARTNERSHIP WITH COSA
The center will coordinate eligible seniors for all COSA benefits including
| Benefits & Entitlements |
| Health & Wellness |
| Health Insurance Counseling |
| Housing Information |
| Legal Assistance |
| Victim Services |
| Domiciliary Care |
| Elder Education Week |
Employment Opportunities
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| Foster Grandparent Program |
| Intergenerational Experiences |
| Senior Community Centers |
| Senior Games |
| Transportation |
| Volunteerism |
Hear what some of our seniors are saying:
"I love coming to the center and playing the piano for my friends. It means a lot to me."
"Ever since I have been coming to the Upper Darby Senior Center I have something to look forward to each day."
"The meals are delicious and the staff so attentive, they give me a feeling of safety and caring."
Transportation can be coordinated through Community Transit of Delaware County 610-490-3960.
What
Your Senior Center Provides Services
Senior Citizens can rely on
their centers providing basic amenities
such as: lighting, heat in the winter,
air conditioning in the summer, daily
hot meals (RDA approved), and daily
delivered homebound meals.
Other services include: coffee &
tea (iced tea in summer), barber shop
(licensed barber), hairdresser (also
licensed), shopping bus, sale table,
twice a week (many bargains), travel
desk (day & longer), income tax
assistance, legal advice &
counseling (lawyers available if
needed), bereavement group, nursing
service (twice a week), and health
seminars.
Recreational
Activities
Senior Citizens can rely on
their centers providing daily
recreational activities such as: Bingo,
library ( with large print books &
20 magazine subscriptions), card tables
(cards supplied - straight &
pinochle), color TV w/ remote and
comfortable seating, and three
regulation size pool tables
Other recreational activities
provided include: Arts & Crafts
(twice a week), Ceramics, Art Class,
Safe Swimming Class, Tai-Chi, Chair
Exercise, Bridge Club, Video Tapes
(twice a week), Piano Rambling &
Sing a long, Round Dancing, Line
Dancing, Sunday Dance (once a
month).
Dinners and parties are also held on
numerous occasions: Monthly Birthday
Party with Ice Cream & Cake, St.
Patrick's Day Party, Halloween Party,
Christmas Dinner & Dance, and
Annual Volunteer Dinner. |
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