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Absalom Jones Senior Center
All New Castle County recreation programs and services are suspended until further notice in accordance with Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declarations relating to Covid-19 as well as orders and guidance from New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer.
For the latest news on New Castle County’s response to Covid-19 please refer to newcastlede.gov. See our Covid-19 Resource Page for information on available resources in New Castle County.
Membership
Free to New Castle County seniors. Stop by to complete a membership form and pick up a newsletter to learn about planned outings and activities.
Dining
A hot, nutritious meal or salad bar is served at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays (excluding holidays) for a suggested donation of $2.25 for seniors over age 60, or $4.50 for guests under age 60. Reservations are required by 11:30 a.m. the day before you plan to dine. Please call 302-995-7636 to make your reservation.
Bus Transportation
Each day, the bus picks up area seniors who come to the center for activities, trips, and a noon-time meal. If you are interested in the bus service, please call the center.
Information & Referrals
Our professional staff provides information and referrals to members on issues important to seniors, such as housing, Medicare, and homemaker services.
Offerings
- Game room activities: Bingo, pinochle, billiards, shuffleboard, and Wii
Game room is open daily 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Health: Blood pressure screening, Delaware Assistance Prescription Program, Vial of Life, Medicare information, and speakers
- Fitness: Dance classes, water aerobics, Tai Chi, group exercise, walk the gym, beginners dance class, Walking Boot Camp, and Cyn-Win dance / fitness
- Services: Elder info, legal aid, tax assistance by AARP, defensive driving, caregiver information, book and video lending library, and Delaware Energy Assistance Program
- Groups: Advisory Council, Red Hat Society "Sassy Ladies,” Chess Club, Crochet Club, Drama Club, Shuffleboard Club, and Wii Bowling
- Arts and crafts: Watercolor class, paper flower making, and candy making
- Shopping: Trips to the bank, post office, grocery store, Farmers Market, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and more
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Jane Rattenni
Staff Person to the Board
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Absalom Jones Senior Center
Physical Address
310 Kiamensi Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: 302-995-7636
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Community Services
Physical Address
77 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-395-5613