OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS

OLDER ADULT CENTERS
215-685-2736

These multi-purpose centers provide programs and services designed for the older adult population. Provided programs include free health screening, help with transportation, entitlement needs, active and passive activities, full meals for fifty cents. Two social workers.

There are six Older Adult Centers (O.A.C.) in Philadelphia under the aegis of the Recreation Department:
    

Juniata Park O.A.C. Ed Fagan, Director 1251 E. Sedgley Ave. 19134. 215-685-1490,1 Website Address	Northeast O.A.C. Maria Ramirez, Director 7522 Castor Avenue 19152 215-685-0576 Website Address
M. L. King O.A.C. Beverly Gordy, Director 22nd & C. B. Moore Ave. 19121. 215-685-2715 Website Address	South Philadelphia O.A.C. Carole McKelvey, Director 10th & Dickinson Sts. 19147 215-685-1697-9 Website Address
Mann O.A.C. Brion Sirine, Director 3201 N. 5th Street 19140 215-685-9844	West Oak Lane Senior Center Sharlene Waller, Director 7210-18 Ogontz Avenue 19138 215-685-3511

In addition to the listed Older Adult Centers, programs for seniors are also conducted at many recreation centers throughout the city.

The Recreation Department sponsors special events for Philadelphia's senior citizens:

PHILADELPHIA SENIOR GAMES   www.philaseniorgames.com

Open to all Philadelphia County residents, age 50 & over.  These games are designed to provide a wholesome experience that offers our active senior population a chance to have fun and show their capabilities through participation in a variety of activities.

SENIOR ART CAMP

Our fourth year. Seniors from all over the city learn painting, drawing and fabric art for one week  in September. Call Suzette Coates at 215-685-1490 for further information.

OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS
Many of our Recreation Centers and Playgrounds, other than the Older Adult Centers, also feature Programs for Older Adults.