Senior Center

The McDowell Senior Center in Marion and the A.C. “Bud” Hogan Community Center in Old Fort are the designated aging focal points where senior adults come together for a variety of activities, programs and services. The senior centers promote community awareness of the needs and talents of senior citizens by providing opportunities to make new friends and renew old friendships, improve physical fitness, learn new skills, get information and advice, develop creatively, volunteer in a variety of different areas and have lunch with friends. 

McDowell Senior Center

Location:

100 Spaulding Road
Marion NC 28752

Phone:828-659-0821

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00, Tuesday Evenings 5:30-8:00

A.C. “Bud” Hogan Community Center

Location:

909 East Main Street
Old Fort, Nc 28762

Phone: 828-668-4867

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00

Services

CONGREGATE MEALS 
Provides nutritious meals at two congregate sites (5 days per week) at our sites in Marion and Old Fort. Meals are prepared in our own kitchen. Educational programs are provided on health, safety, and nutrition. There are various entertainment programs, games and parties.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Provides a nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday to medically homebound persons. Meals are prepared in our kitchen and delivered by volunteers on 13 routes in the county.

IN-HOME AIDE SERVICE 
Aides assist functionally impaired older persons with essential housekeeping and personal care to enable the older adult to remain in their homes.

SHIIP-Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Volunteers trained by the North Carolina Department of Insurance assist seniors with Medicare education including Medicare supplements (Medigap Plans), Medicare
Advantage Plans & with Medicare Part D. 

LEGAL AID 
Legal Aid of North Carolina will prepare simple wills, power of attorney, living wills for senior citizens by appointment. Free for persons aged 60 and over. 

VETERAN’S SERVICES 
A County Veteran Services Representative is located at the McDowell Senior Center Phone to assist veterans and their families. Appointments are requested.

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 
Call the Center for information about services for older adults provided through the Senior Center and other sources of assistance.

OPERATION FAN/HEAT RELIEF 
May–September- Fans provided by local energy providers are distributed to seniors who have an existing home situation that presents a threat to the person’s health and well-being.

INCOME TAX PREPARATION
February through April there are volunteers at the McDowell Senior Center helping prepare tax returns at no cost.

(TITLE V) EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Participation in Title V program provides older, low income seniors paid work experience.

SENIOR GAMES
Fitness program designed around athletic competition with the local games held each spring and state finals each fall. Some events include walking, golf, table tennis,

swimming, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball shooting, track & field events, bocce, bowling and more.

Important Phone Numbers:
Reception Desk 828-659-0821
McDowell Volunteer Center 828-659-0826
McDowell Veterans Service Office 828-659-0833
Outreach Coordinator (Home Delivered Meals and In Home Aide Services) 828-659-0825
Activity Coordinator (Classes and Trips) 828-659-0832
Senior Center Director 828-659-0823

Visit the Senior Center website HERE