The idea for a senior center began over 20 years ago with a dream of Frank Cousart and the formation of the Harrisburg East Senior Action Committee. With the cooperation of Dauphin County Department of Aging, Lower Paxton Township Supervisors and the citizens of the township, the dream became reality. Members of several senior groups formed the original members of the Friendship Senior Center.

 The Friendship Senior Center is located in the East Annex (senior center) of the Friendship YMCA. The senior center is compliant with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging guidelines and standards and as a 501 (c) 3 organization. We are a Dauphin County Senior Center, but our membership is not limited to residents of Dauphin County.

Our Mission

The purpose of the center is for the education and enlightenment of people aged 55 and over. The variety of our activities and programs are designed to assist seniors to improve socially, physically, and mentally.

Our center is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. We are an all-volunteer organization, with officers elected by the general membership to serve two-year terms. We welcome and encourage the help of volunteers in running and maintaining the operations of the center. We are financially supported by yearly (currently $20.00) memberships and donations.