Nonprofit
Center at Journey's Way
A community center for adults 55 and older in Roxborough, run by Intercommunity Action, with a café style lunch, fitness and art classes, and volunteer roles.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 55 and up
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What they do
Eat lunch in the dining room, take a fitness class or an art or learning class, volunteer, or join social activities during open hours.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Ages
- Ages 55 and up
- Who is there
- Older adults
When and where
Open on weekdays. The center page says 9 am to 4 pm and the contact page says 8:30 am to 5 pm, so call to confirm.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Times
- Daytime
Center
- Address
- 403 Rector St.
- Part of the city
- Lower Northwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Call 215-487-1750 to set up a membership appointment, which is how new members start, then fill out the registration form..
You can just show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
New members book an appointment with staff by phone, then fill out a registration form and show proof of age. The center serves adults 55 and older with a café style lunch, fitness and art classes, trips and social activities. Basic membership is free, and the paid Classic and Premier levels add fitness center access and discounts on classes and tickets.
Tips for your first visit
- Bring proof of age for the registration form
- Ask staff which activities are open to people who are not yet members
- Parking is free on site
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The membership page speaks to new and returning members directly, asks them to call for an appointment, and offers a free basic membership to people 55 and older..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Basic membership is free. Classic membership is $30 a year for one person or $55 for two, and Premier is $65 a year for one or $120 for two. Meal prices are not listed.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- Free parking on site. The membership page says the center is near public transportation, but it names no line or stop.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: intercommunityaction.org Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: journeysway@intercommunityaction.org Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-487-1750 Source: Senior centers (City of Philadelphia, PCA_SeniorCenters plus Senior_Sites_PUBLIC_VIEW), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: services.arcgis.com, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Senior centers (City of Philadelphia, PCA_SeniorCenters plus Senior_Sites_PUBLIC_VIEW), seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Phone
- services.arcgis.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Phone
- intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status, Location
- intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step, Audience, Access
- intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Roles, First step
- intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life
- intercommunityaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts, Schedule, Location
- pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Summary, Location, Contacts, Schedule, Cost, First step, Audience
- pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
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