Engage at home: Senior centers host remote events
Many of Philadelphia’s senior centers are being as creative as possible during the pandemic and are offering activities, events, and things to do remotely. Many of the community centers that are funded by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) offer a broad array of ways to stay connected. While some centers connect older adults with programming through phone and mail, others are using social media and videoconferencing to socialize, educate and enjoy each other’s company.
Want to find out about the latest programs happening now at an older adult community center near you? Check out the following list to find your local center and give them a call, today. These are just some of the activities currently available. Some centers are also offering program information online if you just want to check their calendars to see what sparks your interest.
NORTH-CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA
Martin Luther King Older Adult Center
2100 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-685-2716
Activities: tai chi, exercise and social programs
Philadelphia Senior Center – Allegheny Branch
1900 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
267-286-1455
Activities: Medical and educational programs
Lutheran Settlement House Senior Center
1340 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
267-426-8610, ext. 1204
Activities: Crochet, knitting, tax preparation and heart-health programs
Mann Older Adult Center
3201 N. 5th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-685-9844
Group activities available by telephone
Online: Facebook.com (Type center name in the search box)
Norris Square Senior Center
2121 N. Howard St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-423-7241
Activities: Social and exercise programs
Northern Living Center
827 N. Franklin St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-978-1300
Activities: Social and exercise programs
On-Lok House
219 N. 10th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-925-3118
Activities: Social programs
NORTHWEST PHILADELPHIA
Center at Journey’s Way
403 Rector St.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-487-1750
Online: Facebook.com/JourneysWay
Activities: Pen pal groups
Center in the Park
5818 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-848-7722
Online: Facebook.com/CenterInThePark
Activities: Social and exercise programs
West Oak Lane Senior Center
7210-18 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
215-685-3511
Online: WestOakLaneSeniorCenter.org/Special-Events-Activities.html; Facebook.com/WOLseniorcenter
Activities: Social and exercise programs, telephone groups
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
KleinLife
10100 Jamison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300
Online: Facebook.com/KleinLifePA; KleinLife.org/calendar
Activities: Low-vision group, lifelong learning classes, social and exercise programs
Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center
4744-46 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-831-2926
Activities: Social and exercise programs
Nativity BVM Senior Community Center
3255 Belgrade St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-423-2772
Online: Facebook.com/NativityBVMSCS
Activities: Social and exercise programs, telephone groups
Northeast Older Adult Center
8101 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-685-0576
Online: Facebook.com/NortheastOlderAdultCenter
Activities: Social and exercise programs
Juniata Park Older Adult Center
1251 E. Sedgley Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-685-1490
Online: Facebook.com (Type center name in the search box)
Activities: Social and virtual programs
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Marconi Older Adult Program
2433 S. 15th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-218-0800
Online: Facebook.com/groups/MarconiOlderAdultProgram; CaringPeopleAlliance.org/our-programs/marconi-older-adult-program
Activities: Social and educational programs
St. Edmond Senior Community Center
2130 S. 21st St.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-790-9530
Online: Facebook.com/StEdmondSeniorCommunityCenter
Activities: Social programs
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center
1430 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-685-1697
Online: Facebook.com (Type center name in search box)
Activities: Art and exercise programs
Philadelphia Senior Center – Avenue of the Arts
509 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-546-5879
Activities: Social and exercise programs
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Firehouse Active Adult Center
5331 Haverford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-472-6188
Online: Facebook.com/FirehouseActive-AdultCenter
Activities: Computer, art and exercise programs
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
1016 N. 41st St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Online: Newsletter and calendar at LibertyLutheran.org; Facebook.com/WestPhilaSCC
Activities: Social and educational programs
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA
Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center
4700 Springfield Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-727-0100
Activities: Social and exercise programs
Southwest Senior Center
6919 Elmwood Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-937-1880
Online: Facebook.com/SouthwestSeniorCenter/groups
Activities: Social and exercise programs
For more information about PCA-funded senior centers or other virtual or telephone programs, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.
