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Area Agency on Aging

Hurley Named Franklin County Aging Director

January 18, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to welcome Tawnya Hurley as the new director of the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging....
Area Agency on Aging

Area Agency on Aging Hosting Three-Part Volunteer Series

November 16, 2021

Are you interested in learning about services provided by the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, volunteer opportunities or how to get involved with those...
Area Agency on Aging

Area Agency on Aging Hosting Three-Part Volunteer Series

September 17, 2021

Are you interested in learning about services provided by the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, volunteer opportunities or how to get involved with those...
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Area Agency on Aging

Shawn Haines Announced as Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Director

August 06, 2020

 Franklin County is pleased to welcome Shawn Haines as the new Director of the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging effective August 6, 2020. “I’m...
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Senior Activity Centers closed to the public beginning March 17,2020

March 16, 2020

All Franklin County Senior Activity Centers will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until further notice. This includes all activities, congregate meals,...
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Area Agency on Aging

New “Grandparent” Program Connects the Generations

January 31, 2020

The Franklin County Commissioners recently approved a grant through the Human Services Community Block Grant to fund the Keystone Foster Grandparents program. The Franklin County...
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Area Agency on Aging

Medicare Counseling Program Helps Participants Save Money

January 16, 2020

Over 600 area senior citizens and individuals with disability took advantage of free face-to-face counseling services offered by APPRISE program volunteers and staff from the...
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Area Agency on Aging

Franklin County Welcomes New County Ombudsman, Volunteer Coordinator for Aging Services

September 26, 2019

Franklin County is pleased to welcome Payton Mummert as the new Ombudsman / Volunteer Coordinator for Aging Services, effective September 19th, 2019. Payton comes to...
Area Agency on Aging

Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center Extends Hours

July 25, 2019

 The Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center will be open full time starting August 1, 2019. Hours will be 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday. “Attendance...
Area Agency on Aging

Local Fruit and Vegetables Available to Franklin County Seniors

June 06, 2019

The USDA Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with a way to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from participating local farmers. Income-qualified* Franklin...
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Area Agency on Aging

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Hosts Centers Without Walls Event

May 28, 2019

The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging recently hosted a “Center Without Walls” event at the Carrack United Methodist Church in Fort Loudon. The Center...
Area Agency on Aging

New Hours for Senior Activity Centers of Franklin County

March 07, 2019

In response to the needs of participants, Senior Activity Centers of Franklin County, including Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, Mont Alto, Tuscarora and Fort Loudon will be...