Franklin County Area Agency on Aging

09/10/2026

Seniors, join us for the next Franklin County Senior Pantry Day on Monday, September 21 at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center.

From 10 am to 2 pm, any Franklin County resident age 60 or older is welcome to receive a free food box of non-perishable items, fruits, vegetables and meats, thanks to our friends at Helping Hands and Caring Hearts. Hygiene products will also be available to those in need.

For more information, visit https://buff.ly/xavs5p1 or call (223) 250-0668.

Please note: Due to grant funding requirements, only individuals aged 60 and older may attend this event. Caregivers accompanying a senior are welcome; however, other individuals under 60 will not be permitted in the building.

09/08/2026

Every month is Senior Center Month to us, but it's officially recognized each September.🥳

On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners recognized the valuable role senior centers play in the lives of older adults by declaring September 2026 to be National Senior Center Month in Franklin County.

Did you know:
🔸 Franklin County is home to eight senior activity centers, making it one of the most geographically accessible senior center networks in Pennsylvania.
🔸 The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging estimates between 600 and 700 older adults visit its senior centers each month.
🔸 In 2025, Franklin County's senior centers provided over 100,000 meals to older residents.
🔸 Through the first eight months of 2026, 376 volunteers donated more than 11,000 hours of their time to help with senior center activities and programs.

Read more at https://buff.ly/7Qu8soE

09/08/2026

Our first mobile flu vaccination clinic takes place TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 9) at 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Senior Activity Center.

Other clinics will be held on these dates at these locations:
🔹September 14, 11 a.m.: Mont Alto Senior Activity Center
🔹September 21, 1 p.m.: Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center
🔹September 23, 12:30 p.m.: Waynesboro Senior Activity Center
🔹September 25, 11 a.m.: Greencastle Senior Activity Center
🔹September30, 11 a.m., Chambersburg Area Senior Activity Center
🔹October 2, 11 a.m.: Path Valley Senior Activity Center
🔹October 21, 11 a.m., Tuscarora Senior Activity Center

Additional clinics may be scheduled. Residents should check with their individual senior center locations for details on other clinics.

Individuals interested in receiving a flu shot are asked to pre-register by calling or visiting the senior center of their choice. Seniors should also bring proof of insurance at the time of the flu shot clinic.

For more information on upcoming flu shot clinics or other programs through the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and its senior centers, call 717-263-2153 or visit www.franklincountypa.gov/departments/area-agency-on-aging.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from your friends at the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging!

09/04/2026

We are so grateful for the generosity of partners like PA Health & Wellness!

On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners accepted a $48,000 contribution from PA Health & Wellness to support each of the county’s eight senior activity centers. With that donation, PA Health and Wellness has now donated $96,000 to Franklin County’s senior centers in 2026.

The donation supports senior activities and needs, including the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging’s annual Fall Fest and holiday parties, senior center equipment and offsets other expenses.

“We are grateful for PA Health and Wellness’s continued generosity toward our senior centers,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “Their contributions this year have enabled us to keep serving our older residents, even as we navigate financial challenges and budget constraints.”

PA Health and Wellness began working with Franklin County’s Area Agency on Aging in early 2024 and now provides programing at all eight senior centers.

“PA Health and Wellness is proud to support Franklin County’s continued commitment to supporting seniors, senior centers and programs that serve older Pennsylvanians,” said Rob Cooper, PA Health and Wellness director of marketing. “These efforts are making a real difference by helping older adults stay connected, active, independent and engaged in their communities. Investing in seniors strengthens communities, reduces isolation and promotes health and well-being. Franklin County is showing what’s possible when we prioritize older Pennsylvanians and ensure they have the support and opportunities they need to thrive.”

To learn more about Franklin County’s senior centers, including details on upcoming programs, activity calendars and the centers’ monthly lunch menu, visit https://buff.ly/gQWHfwN.

09/03/2026

PLEASE NOTE: All Franklin County offices - including our 8 senior centers - will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

08/31/2026

We're pleased to offer a series of mobile flu vaccination clinics at our senior centers in September and October. These clinics are made possible thanks to our partnership with Keystone Health and Chambers' Apothecary.

Clinics will be held on these dates at these locations:
🔹September 9, 10 a.m.: St. Thomas Senior Activity Center
🔹September 14, 11 a.m.: Mont Alto Senior Activity Center
🔹September 21, 1 p.m.: Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center
🔹September 23, 12:30 p.m.: Waynesboro Senior Activity Center
🔹September 25, 11 a.m.: Greencastle Senior Activity Center
🔹September30, 11 a.m., Chambersburg Area Senior Activity Center
🔹October 2, 11 a.m.: Path Valley Senior Activity Center
🔹October 21, 11 a.m., Tuscarora Senior Activity Center

Additional clinics may be scheduled. Residents should check with their individual senior center locations for details on other clinics.

Individuals interested in receiving a flu shot are asked to pre-register by calling or visiting the senior center of their choice. Seniors should also bring proof of insurance at the time of the flu shot clinic.

For more information on upcoming flu shot clinics or other programs through the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and its senior centers, call 717-263-2153 or visit www.franklincountypa.gov/departments/area-agency-on-aging.

08/28/2026

Monday's Helping Hands Caring Hearts food pantry at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center was a huge success! Over 130 Franklin County seniors received free perishable and nonperishable food as well as health and beauty products.

The pantry is open to any Franklin County resident age 60 and older, not just those who live in the Greencastle area.

Join us for the next Pantry Day on Monday, September 21 from 10 am to 2 pm.

08/26/2026

Last week, the Tuscarora Senior Activity Center celebrated National Senior Citizens Day with a fun and memorable Sock Hop.

Several participants dressed in their best 1950s-inspired attire, adding to the festive atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed listening to classic 1950s music, reminiscing, and spending time together with friends.

Thank you to all of our participants who joined us and helped make the celebration such a wonderful success. It was a special day honoring the friendships, memories, and experiences that make our senior center such a wonderful place to be.

08/24/2026

Seniors, today's the day!

Visit the Greencastle Senior Activity Center today from 10 am to 1 pm for our Franklin County Senior Pantry Day, thanks to our friends at Helping Hands and Caring Hearts.

Any Franklin County resident age 60 or older is welcome to receive a free food box of non-perishable items, fruits, vegetables and meats. Hygiene products will also be available to those in need.

For more information, visit https://buff.ly/xavs5p1 or call (223) 250-0668.

Please note: Due to grant funding requirements, only individuals aged 60 and older may attend this event. Caregivers accompanying a senior are welcome; however, other individuals under 60 will not be permitted in the building.