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Seniors
Address:
Absalom Jones Senior Center
310 Kiamensi Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19804

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 302-995-7636
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Absalom Jones Senior Center - Senior Services

Mission Statement

New Castle County provides recreational, educational and nutritional services for seniors 55+ years of age regardless of race, religion, sex, ethnic origin, or handicap. All those attending the Center must be able to take care of their personal needs and make independent decisions as they participate in activities.

Membership

Free to New Castle County seniors. Stop by to complete a membership form and pick up a newsletter to learn about planned outings and activities. You can also read featured items from our newsletter on this website.

Dining

A hot, nutritious meal or salad bar is served at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays (excluding holidays) for a suggested donation of $2.25 for seniors over age 60 or $4.50 for guests under age 60. Reservations are required by 11:30 a.m. the day before you plan to dine. Please call 302-995-7636 to make your reservation.

Bus Transportation

Each day the bus picks up area seniors who come to the Center for activities, trips and a noon-time meal. If you are interested in the bus service, please call the center.

Information and Referrals

Our professional staff provides information and referrals to members on issues important to seniors such as housing, Medicare and homemaker services.

Offerings

  • GAME ROOM ACTIVITIES:  Dominoes, Pool Table, Shuffle Board, Bingo, Card Games
  • DAILY CENTER TRIPS: Grocery Store, Bank, Post Office, Mystery Trips, Lunch Outings, Dinner Night Out, Local Dept. Stores
  • LIBRARY: Books, Periodicals, Daily News
  • CLASSES: Watercolor, Crafts, Tax Assistance, Journaling, Defensive Driving, Sewing
  • EXERCISE & BODY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: Tai Chi, Personal Trainer, Water Aerobics, Massage Therapy, Line Dancing, BP Screening, Armchair Exercises

Events

March 5, 12, 26, 10-11am, UD Cooperative Extension Food Skills Class
March 27, 12:30pm, “A Wishing Tree” Play, $6 includes lunch
March 28, 6-8pm, play at 6:30pm, “A Wishing Tree” Play, $4
Call the center for more details on any of these events.

    Upcoming Bus Trips

    Please remember that Trip Sign-up must be completed the first day of the month and payment made at the time of sign-up.

    March 7, Philadelphia Flower Show, $27 members, $32 non
    March 26, 8:30am-6:30pm, AC Show Boat, $26 members, $31 non
    April 11, Henry O. Tanner Exhibit, $10 members, $16 non
    April 19, 55 EXPO, Dover Downs Conference Center
    April 23, Gettysburg Tour , $26 members, $31 non
    April 25, Philadelphia Museum of Art, $23 members, $28 non
    May 15, “The Confession Musical” Show/Dinner, $44 members, $50 non