Where is the center located and when are you open?

The Center is located at 91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1, Newville, PA 17241, in the Mountain View Senior Apartment building. We are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Who is eligible to participate in center activities?

Anyone 60 or older may participate in center activities without cost, except where fees are specifically noted. We do have an optional supporting membership annual fee of $25 (age 50 and older), which provides support for the ongoing operation of the center. Our supporting members are entitled to our bi-monthly newsletter and reduced fees on certain programs and exercise classes. Those interested in supporting membership may sign up any day during operating hours.

I don’t drive or have transportation….how can I get to the center?

If you are unable to drive or do not wish to; free bus transportation is available to and from the center through the Rabbit Transit. You may call their office at 1-800-632-9063.

Do you serve meals?

A nutritious lunchtime meal is served Monday through Friday. If you are age 60 or older, there is no charge for the meal, although donations are accepted (A $3 donation to CCOA is optional). Those under 60 years may still eat, however they must pay for lunch ($5.50). Donations help defray meal costs and allow more meals to be served. 24-hour notice is required to reserve a meal. The lunches are provided through the Cumberland County Office of Aging.

What kind of activities and services do you offer beyond the lunches?

We offer a whole host of other fun and helpful activities:

Bible Study

Exercise classes

Screenings

Informational programs

Games like…bingo, group board games, card games, puzzles, etc.

Van trips

Crafts

Water Coloring

Art

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

PACE and PACE net Applications

Property/Tax/Rent Rebate Forms

LIHEAP Applications

Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program

Tax Preparation by AARP

Do you ever need help at the center?

Volunteers are vital to the success of our center, without them we couldn’t survive. Please contact Lisa or Cathy at 717-776-4478 to discuss ways you could help.

Can I help the center financially?

The Big Spring Senior Center is a community based, not for profit business and we depend on the generosity of our sponsoring townships and local businesses and individual donations to allow us to continue to serve our local seniors. You can also help by participating in our fundraising programs throughout the year.

How is the center managed?

We are sponsored by the Big Spring Senior Center Council. This council was formed in 2011 and is made up of members from North Newton Township, Newville Borough, Lower Mifflin Township and West Pennsboro Township. It reviews all programs and services, assists in setting policies and goals, as well as ensuring we offer quality services.

We also have the Big Spring Senior Center Advisory Board that helps the center carry out the directives of the council. The Board is the liaison body between the Big Spring Senior Center and the communities served.

Executive Director is Lisa Cline, bigspringseniorcenter@gmail.com

Center Assistant is Cathy Graver, bsscassistant@gmail.com

Inclement Weather Policy

If weather is bad, please listen to major television or radio stations. Our closure will be noted either under “Cumberland County” listing or in a category called “Seniors”, which is frequently at the end, after York County. The message will state that the Cumberland County Senior Centers are closed. Otherwise, we will maintain a normal schedule. If there is no announcement, but you choose not to come, please call the Center to cancel your lunch.

Cumberland County Human Services

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services

1100 Claremont Road

Carlisle, PA 17015

717-240-6110/1-888-697-0371 (ext.6110)

https://www.cumberlandcountypa.gov/2605/Human-Services

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