A Senior Center is a place that offers all types of programs, classes, activities, seminars, and social opportunities for healthy local senior citizens.
Although free of charge, membership and reservations are required for Center activities.
Who can join the Senior Center?
The senior Center is open to any YORK County Resident 60 years of age or older, or the spouse thereof, who is healthy and able to take care of themselves.
How do I join?
A short application form will register members for both the Senior Center and for Community Transit Inc., our transportation system. Required information is name, address, phone, social security number, birth date, emergency contact person(s), family doctor, and proof of age. The Center has a copier available to copy driver's license, birth certificate, etc. for proof of age.
How much does it cost?
There are NO FEES for membership nor activities except for "special events". Special events include but are not limited to: Trips, Restaurants, Theaters, covered dish events, Museums, transportation. Donations to the Senior Center are always accepted and needed.
Is transportation provided?
YES, with 2 days advance notice. For registered members in our area, there is door to door service provided by Community Transit Inc. There is a nominal fee paid to the driver (.75) each time you board the bus. The state pays the remaining fee which is over $8.00 each time you board the bus. Those members using the bus must be at the Center for the day, or whatever the bus schedule is for that day.
What hours are you open?
The Senior Center is open Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Some special events take place outside of this time frame. Lunch is served daily at 11:30.
What happens once I join the Senior Center?
Members attend the Senior Center whenever they want to, for any length of time, (i.e. stay for one program, stay for the day, whatever you want to do). There are no requirements for attendance, however if members don't attend for a long while they may have to re-join.
What is Lunch?
A free lunch is provided at the senior center and is served at 11:30 am. Lunch is prepared by Altland House Catering. Two days advance notice is required lunch reservations. The state pays for each lunch, $2.97 each, and donations are accepted. A menu is provided monthly. Lunches are low salt, and low sugar, except for dessert.
What is the Activity Calendar?
The Activity Calendar lists our programs and activities for the month, as well as the time each activity starts. For further information on specific activities, you may E-mail us or call the Senior Center: (717) 252-1641.
Are reservations needed for activities/programs?
YES. Reservations are requested for planning purposes. The number of attendees often changes the program's venues slightly (from classroom to lunch hall) and to have enough supplies, etc. for attendees.
Why does the Center do Fundraising?
The Senior Center is a Non-Profit organization that offers as many free services to seniors as possible. The Center needs to raise 65% of it's operating budget, the percentage that the existing funding does not cover. EASC has fallen short of this fundraising goal and small fundraising events help to off-set the losses.