Community Who Cares: Upper Merion Senior Service Center

In our Community Who Cares series, we celebrate local nonprofits serving King of Prussia and Upper Merion whose quiet, consistent work strengthens our community.

This month, we are happy to highlight the Upper Merion Senior Service Center (UMSSC), a welcoming hub for older adults that offers connection, activity and support.

The Senior Service Center was established to meet the needs of older adults in a setting designed for physical activity, socialization, learning and recreation. Located at the community center on 431 W. Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia, UMSSC serves members aged 50 and over and is open to those outside of Upper Merion Township, as well as residents.

UMSSC offers a rich mix of activities that appeal to a wide variety of interests and needs. Members can join low impact fitness classes, like chair yoga, walk the indoor track, practice line dancing or enjoy games and social clubs like card games, board games, bingo, trivia and a book‑club style Book Talk. The center also provides tech‑help sessions, social discussion groups around current events, meditation, art groups, quilting, monthly blood‑pressure checks by a local nurse, a large-print library and more.  The center provides an abundance of diverse options to provide our senior community with the ability to stay active physically, mentally and socially.

Beyond regular activities, UMSSC also cultivates a strong sense of community. The center’s board and staff, all volunteers, work hard to keep programming going, welcoming feedback from members, and adapting to needs. Membership is affordable, with just a yearly $25 fee, making the center accessible to many.

For local older adults who might otherwise feel isolated or stuck at home, the Senior Service Center offers connection, support, community and purpose. It’s part of what makes Upper Merion feel like a caring, connected community. UMSCC stands out as a place where age doesn’t limit possibility and where friendship, health, fun and support continue, every day.