Mechanicsburg Place

    Mechanicsburg Place: A Senior Center & More is a friendly community gathering place for everyone 55+, located in downtown Mechanicsburg. Connect with others over coffee or lunch, volunteer, enjoy wellness programs, go on cultural excursions, take computer classes, learn how to line dance, play cards, join a book club, sing in the chorus, join a pool league, and much more!

    The Mechanicsburg Place is a program of Messiah Lifeways supported, in part, by a grant from the Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the US Department of Health and Human Services – Administration on Aging.

    Location

    The Mechanicsburg Place: A Senior Center & More
    97 West Portland St.
    Mechanicsburg, PA
    Open Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
    MechPlace@MessiahLifeways.org
    Director: Lorraine Weir
    Participate for Free
    Anyone 60 or older may participate in center activities for free, except when fees are specifically noted. You can also choose to have a Supporting Membership, which provides vital support for the ongoing operation of the center.

    Transportation

    If you are unable to drive or do not wish to, free buses are available to and from the center through the Cumberland County Transportation Department. Call their office at 1.800.315.2546 or our office at 717. 697.5947.

    Lunches
    May Menu

    Nutritionally-balanced meals are provided by the Cumberland County Office of Aging (CCOA) each day at 11:30 am. A secure box is available for optional donations to CCOA to help cover the cost of food preparation and allow more people to enjoy meals. 24-hour notice is required to reserve an a.m. meal.

    Get Involved!

    From Tai Chi and line-dancing, to computer classes, book clubs, and card clubs, there is something for everyone.

    Additional Services:

    • PACE and PACEnet Applications
    • Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms
    • LIHEAP Applications
    • Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
    • Tax Preparation by AARP
    • Flu Shots

    How Can I Help?

    The Mechanicsburg Place relies on the community for financial support and volunteers to help our seniors maintain an independent, meaningful, and productive lifestyle. We would be happy to talk with anyone interested in the following volunteer opportunities:

    • Daily Meal Volunteer
    • Receptionist
    • Volunteer for Center Activities
    • Landscaper
    • Fundraiser

     

    Let us know if you’d like to help! Call 717.697.5947 or MechPlace@messiahlifeways.org.