Senior Center

Mission Statement:
To enhance the quality of life for Senior Citizens in the Marion Area.
Our purpose is to provide a community focal point where older persons, as individuals or in groups, come together for services and activities which enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage involvement in community activities.

The center's programs consist of a variety of services and activities in areas including education, creative arts, recreation, health, nutrition, and others.

We offer a unique combination of enrichment programs and care services for people 60 years of age or older.
Our goal is to foster community involvement, enhance dignity and support independence for all participants.
 

Senior Citizen Center Director

• Mindy Dyer -     email

Program Director

• Paula Holmes 

Building Maintenance

• Ted Hayes

The W. W. Scott Marion Senior Center is a community facility in which older persons can meet one another to fulfill many of their social, physical, and emotional needs. It is the focal point for the delivery of services to, and by, older adults. Center programs and activities help older persons enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage community involvement. Where new friends and long-time friends gather for food, fun, and a host of other activities that will interest almost everyone!

By coming to the Senior Center, you can enjoy any of the activities that are planned for the day, which may include exercise class, fitness room, many different dance classes, assorted craft projects, cards, billiards, travel, entertainment, hot lunches, and much more.

The Center is open daily, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (church service). The center is closed on Holidays and the days that the Schools are closed due to bad weather.

There are many other activities scheduled throughout each month, such as exercise classes, bingo, and horticulture Classes. There are also normally scheduled free "blood pressure check" on Fridays, and occasionally free "blood sugar checks". Call 783-8411 often to check on our special events that are scheduled each month.

The Center has two 15 passenger busses to enjoy trips such as, Dinner Outings, Movie Nights and Shopping Trips.
The Center also has a "Beauty Parlor" that is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
We are here for you, so Senior’s (or any interested individual) come on out and join-in on our many activities, have an occasional good meal, and meet some new friends.

307 South Park Street
Marion, VA 24354
Phone: (276) 783-8411 or (276) 783-3455
Fax: (276) 783-8413

• Arts and crafts - painting, ceramics, needlecrafts
• Educational classes - computer, languages, creative writing, history, book discussion groups
• Genealogy
• Exercise room
• Congregate meals
• Library services
• Special events - dances, fundraisers, banquets, luncheons
• Travel groups
• Assistance with Medicare part D programs