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Hours of Operation:

Office: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Scheduled appointments available until 5pm

Contact Us:

535 East Franklin Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
(301) 790-0275 | Email Us

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Senior Center

Interested in joining the Senior Center? Download the application, then return complete application to the Senior Center.

The Senior Center is open for in-person activities. Registration is required for each activity that you will be participating in at the center. Our classes are limited to allow for physical distancing.

Effective immediately, masking will be optional. However, if the COVID-19 infection rate rises above 10% in Washington County, a reassessment will occur.

Protocols for coming to the Senior Center

  • Please stay home if not feeling well
  • Masks are optional regardless of your vaccination status
  • Please wipe down your seating area after use
  • Please do not arrive more than 20 minutes before class

Pre-registration is required for ALL Senior Center Activities as part of COVID-19 safety standards!
Reservations may be made by calling (301) 790-0275 ext. 243 or 246.

Program Calendar

Class Registration Link

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you have a little extra time on your hands? Are you bored, looking for something to do? Come volunteer at the Washington County Senior Activities Center!

There are many volunteer positions open. Let your talents shine at the Senior Center!

Our current positions open includes:

  • Front desk receptionists
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Rooms after use.
  • Musicians to teach piano, guitar, other instruments
  • Vocal Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi Instructor
  • Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Zumba Gold Instructor
  • Strength Training Instructor
  • Wii Bowling Facilitator

The Senior Center is OPEN through a pre-registration process some classes will continue online using social media.

Visit our Facebook page at Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc. to view this live interaction. 

If you are not a Facebook user, check out our YouTube channel: Washington County Commission on Aging. 

We will be posting videos on this social media page. 

Watch Our Online Classes

The WCCOA offers a multi-service center that is dynamic and accessible. It offers a wide variety of classes, programs and activities for independent, active, and vibrant seniors age 55 and over.

Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (Pre-registration for classes is required)

Start your weekday mornings with us at 9:00 am. Enjoy the Herald-Mail newspaper, check your email and surf the web with our free Wi-Fi hotspot.

Most classes at the Senior Activities Center are offered for free or charge a minimal fee.

Exercise

  • Dance aerobics
  • Aerobic/Fitness
  • Gentle yoga
  • Line dancing
  • Strength training
  • Tai chi
  • “Walk Away Pounds”, “Walk Your Belly Flat”,  "Walk to the Hits"
  • Exercise for arthritis
  • Strength exercise
  • Stretching exercise
  • PER4M (Proactive, Educational, Resources 4 Many)

The Senior Activities Center fitness equipment includes elliptical machines, treadmills, a recumbent bike, and a multi-station gym.  All participants must sign a waiver and be trained on exercise equipment prior to use.  Exercise equipment use training(s) are held on Mondays at 11:00am

Arts

  • Crafting
  • Sewing
  • Painting
  • Knitting
  • Crocheting
  • Shades of coloring

Education

  • Chess club
  • Computer instruction
  • Various health classes
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Variety of guest speakers

Location

535 East Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

 

Looking for Information about Nutrition Services? Learn about Meals on Wheels and Group Meals.

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