Wilmington Senior Center

The Wilmington Senior Center (WSC) was officially established on July 6, 1956, being the first senior center in Delaware. WSC has a 64year history serving the City of Wilmington, offering activities and  services to the 50+ community. The vision of our founders was fulfilled as hundreds of active seniors  were attracted to the center for trips, teas, classes, counseling and card parties. It was during the first 10 years of agency life that we became a full member agency of the United Fund – which is now  the United Way of Delaware.  

Today the WSC is still thriving and offering even more activities, classes and a Grandparent and Care Giver Resource Center, where we assist grandparents and care givers with assistance, referrals and  advocacy on a one on one basis. The Wilmington Senior Center has been able to remain a thriving  part of the City of Wilmington due to the generous support of its members and the local community. Thank you to the community members, businesses, corporations, foundations and  others who have been an integral part of making the Wilmington Senior Center a tremendous and  vital community resource.  

The mission of the Wilmington Senior Center is to provide life-sustaining and life-enriching services, opportunities, and partnerships that have a positive impact on older adults? physical, mental, and social well-being, and that contribute to future generations. Wilmington Senior Center provides programs that respond to critical community needs and help seniors experience healthy and independent aging, manage chronic disease effectively, and reduce the economic insecurity that plagues 1 in 3 older adults. Our Support Services focus on physical, mental, and social well-being. Activities include health & wellness classes and arts and cultural programs, as well as outside excursions.