Philadelphia Department of Recreation | Programs for Senior Citizens





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		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
http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/jpoac1/index.html

M. L. King O.A.C.
Beverly Gordy, Director
22nd & C. B. Moore Ave. 19121.
215-685-2715
http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/mlkoac1/index.html

Mann O.A.C.
Brion Sirine, Director
3201 N. 5th Street 19140
215-685-9844

Northeast O.A.C
Maria Ramirez, Director
7522 Castor Avenue 19152
215-685-0576
nephilly.tripod.com

South Philadelphia O.A.C.
Carole McKelvey, Director
10th & Dickinson Sts. 19147
215-685-1697-9
http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/spoac1/index.html

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
http://www.geocities.com/philaseniorgames/index.html
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.

THE SENIOR CITIZEN HOLIDAY PARTY
Sponsored by Senior Partners
Friday, December 19, 2005 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
$15.00
Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market Street
Call 215-685-2736 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.