Program
Northern Living Center
A senior community center on North Franklin Street with group exercise, games, crafts, music, outings, and one-on-one help with Medicare, Social Security, and other benefits.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
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What they do
Join group exercise and wellness activities, play games or billiards, take part in arts and crafts, music or workshops, or book a benefits counseling appointment.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Ages
- Ages 60 and up
- Who is there
- Older adults
When and where
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm; Thursday until 7 pm; Saturdays by scheduled days only.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Times
- Morning, Daytime, Evening
Center
- Address
- 827 N. Franklin St.
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Call (215) 978-1300 or complete the senior application online, then schedule a tour to meet staff and see the activities..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A tour lets you meet staff and learn about the activities and services before you start. Programs cover exercise, games, crafts, music, outings and education, and staff can help with benefits questions. The page does not list fees or age rules, so ask when you call.
Tips for your first visit
- Call (215) 978-1300 to confirm age requirements and book a tour
- Ask about parking, transit and wheelchair access when you call, since the site does not cover them
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Older adults are welcome and the site gives a clear way in: call, apply online, or book a tour. A membership application is needed before joining programs..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. No membership or program fee is listed. The page invites tax-deductible donations.
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.
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: northernliving.org Source: northernliving.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: pcacares.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-978-1300 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: northernliving.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
- northernliving.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status, Cost
- northernliving.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, Cost, First step, Status
- 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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