06/20/2024
The Dauphin County Commissioners have announced the opening of cooling stations at multiple area senior centers, libraries, churches and businesses for those without air conditioning, as temperatures are expected to soar above 100 degrees this week.
The cooling stations include the eight active Senior Centers (whose staff can accommodate non-members during the heat wave this week), Dauphin County libraries, churches, and businesses.
The county’s Area Agency on Aging also has a small number of air conditioning units and fans to lend seniors in need. Seniors can call 717-780-6131. The agency is working to obtain more for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements, which include being at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line. Fans and AC units are also provided through the Utility Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
“We encourage everyone to be a good neighbor and check in with their older relatives, friends, and neighbors to ensure they are healthy and safe,” said Commissioner George Hartwick, III, who has oversight of the Area Agency on Aging. “Also, be aware of the signs of dehydration and heat stroke.”
Below are Dauphin County’s Senior Center locations and hours.
EAST HANOVER SENIOR CENTER
Municipal Building
8848 Jonestown Road, Shellsville-Grantville, PA 17028
Telephone Number: (717) 469-7514
Hours: 9 a.m. to Noon
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
B'NAI B'RITH SENIOR CENTER
130 S. 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Telephone Number: (717) 232-7516
Hours: Varies
Monday through Friday
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Senior Adult Program (Kosher Meals)
3301 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone Number: (717) 236-9555, ext. 3115
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
HEINZ-MENAKER SENIOR CENTER
1824 N. 4th St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone Number: (717) 238-7860
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday
LEADER CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIFE
605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Telephone Number: (717) 533-2002
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
FRIENDSHIP SENIOR CENTER
5000 Commons Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112
Telephone Number: (717) 657-1547
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
LYKENS BALLROOM SENIOR CENTER
200 W. Main Street, Lykens, PA 17048
Telephone Number: (717) 453-8350
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
MILLERSBURG SENIOR CENTER
109 Edward Dr., Millersburg, PA 17061
Telephone Number: (717) 692-2657
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Also available are cooling centers at the following:
Calvary Wesleyan Church
200 Miller Road
Upper Paxton township
Hours: 8 am -5 pm on Friday
Phone is 717-692-3473.
They are ADA compliant but not pet friendly.
Northern Dauphin Human Services Center
295 State Drive
Elizabethville, PA
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
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