Senior Centers At Two Locations |
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. operates two senior citizens centers in Dorchester County. The Faith Sellers Senior Center is located in Summerville and The David Sojourner Senior Center is located in St. George. Members must be 50 years of age or older. The center memberships are free to any Dorchester County residents, out of county residents pay a small yearly fee. Activities and programs at the senior centers include physical fitness, education, arts/crafts, trips and tours and numerous social events. |
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Delivered Meals |
Home Delivered Meals are offered Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. does receive funding to offer home delivered meals at no cost to a limited number of frail, home bound clients who are 60 years or older. Clients may also receive home delivered meals on a private pay basis. |
Congregate Meals |
Noon meals are available at both centers in a congregate or group setting. The meal setting provides educational and social activities, as well as, all the activities and programs the senior centers have to offer. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. does receive funding to offer congregate meals to a limited number of clients 60 years and older who are in need. Persons may pay privately for a meal to eat in the congregate setting. |
In Home Services |
Supportive in home services are available. These services include light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and shopping. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. does receive funding to offer in home services to a limited number of persons age 60 and older in efforts to enable them to remain in their home environment. |
Information and Referral |
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. staff is knowledgeable on the area’s senior resources and will provide information as requested. Referrals are made for the individual as needed and appropriate. |
Volunteer Program |
Volunteers assist with programs and services such as packaging or serving meals, delivering home meals, assisting with activities at the centers, teaching classes, sharing talents and expertise. Volunteers also assist with community projects and events. |
| Transportation | Dorchester Seniors, Inc. operates several 15 passenger vans/buses which provide transportation to the senior centers for the congregate meal programs and for center activities. |
| Gift Shop | Our shelves and showcases are stocked with wonderful gifts made by our senior members. Looking for a unique gift for a birthday, graduation, anniversary or that special occasion? Browse through our gift shop, we may have the perfect gift. |
Building Rental |
The Senior Centers in Summerville and St. George are available for rental for special events such as banquets, meetings, wedding receptions, fund raising events, etc. Maximum occupancy at the Faith Sellers Senior Center is 316 persons and David Sojourner Senior Center is 99 persons (with tables and chairs). Read Full Details Here! |
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