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Welcome to West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
LCFS’ West Philadelphia Senior Community Center (WPSCC) supports 1,500 older adults through homebound outreach, food security efforts, and wellness programs. Your gift provides healthy meals, community connection, and essential resources that help seniors in underserved neighborhoods stay independent.
Careers at West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
Available Positions:
Program Manager
To apply, please contact [email protected]
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
Today I Am Empowered
The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is a beloved neighborhood hub for adults age 50 and better that offers lively activities for body, mind, and spirit through classes, clubs, educational programs, health and wellness services, nutritious meals, and transportation.
We are eager to welcome you to our programs and activities, just a few of which include:
- Computer center with tablets and training
- Fitness center and trainer during scheduled hours
- Exercise and dance classes
- Quilting and sewing club
- Support groups for diabetes and other health concerns
- Pottery classes with kiln firing
- Outreach to non-English speakers
- Discounts for concerts and plays in Philadelphia
- FREE delicious hot lunch for adults age 60 and better
- Financial and retirement planning seminars
The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is located at 1016 N. 41st Street, at the corner of Poplar and 41st Street. We invite you to stop by, become a member and discover all the fun our active members are enjoying today!
All you need is identification that shows proof of your residence in Philadelphia and of your age. The program is free for seniors over 60, while those aged 50 and above are welcome to attend for a small fee.
For more information, please email Rose Richardson at [email protected] or call 2215.290.6192.
Read the latest WPSCC blog posts:
Saying Farewell to a Beloved Icon
Saying Farewell to a Beloved Icon How do you say farewell to a beloved icon – one who has championed the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center for 19 years? Warm Wishes for Retirement On March 6, the Center pulled out all the stops to celebrate Julia Diggs, Program Manager, as she entered retirement. Julia [...]
Threaded with Kindness: A Gift to Community
Threaded with Kindness: One Woman’s Gift to Community Camille Cocozza, a resident at Liberty Lutheran’s Paul’s Run, brought new joy to the quilting class at the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center. Ms. Camille donated her state-of-the-art sewing machine—along with fabric, quilting tools, and supplies, to the community center. Her thoughtful gift left the class, and […]
Who’s That Lady – Stories to be Shared
Who’s That Lady The ‘Lady’ Behind the Program In her own words, here’s the scoop on how the program came about. “I’m a retired school teacher and taught special education all my life. I asked for the emotional, most challenging class of them all. I loved my job, enjoyed it tremendously. When I retired, I […]
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