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How many staff members do you have?

We have 3 staff members as well as many volunteers.

The William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center is on the west side of the City. I live on the east side…can I still become a member?

Of course!  The Center serves any senior who is a resident of Manchester.

At what age is one a "senior?"

• The age eligibility is different for different senior programs.
• Housing is 62 and older or 18+ with a social security disability.
• Older American Funded programs use 60 years of age.
• Social Security Administration uses 62 for early retirement and 65 for Medicare qualifications, (or those with a social security disability 18+).
• AARP considers 55 and over senior hood.
• There are also income eligibility quidelines to some assistance programs.  Senior years of life are expanding as well as the senior population itself.
• By ordinance the City of Manchester Senior Services Department serves those over the age of 55.

My daughter is visiting from another state, may I bring her to visit our Center?

Yes, please do. We are proud of our Senior Center and want you to feel right at home.

What is the "Friends of the William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center?"

• This is a 501 C-3 organization that helps raise money for capitol and/or programming needs of the Center.
• Donations are most appreciated.
• This group of area business leaders was successful in raising over $500,000. toward the City’s expense of building the new 15, 000 sq. foot building that is the Center today.
• For more information please contact us.

Is there public transportation to the Senior Center?

Yes. The MTA buses stop right outside the door on Main Street.  Special Transportation buses will come to the front door in our parking lot at 151 Douglas Street.

How do you keep track of the number of seniors utilizing the Senior Center?

We have a software program that enables us to provide statistical information as well as to organize our activities and events.

Seniors are given a pass card (like a bar code card that grocery stores use) which they then are able to scan when the come in and they use a touch screen to press icons of events/activities that they will be attending.  It makes it easy to sign in and seniors can see what is going on for the day. 

We are able to see how many, who, and in what room or activity they are attending. It also helps us with room scheduling for events/activities.

Is there a membership fee?

For residents of Manchester, ther is no membership fee to attend the Cashin Senior Center. The Senior Center is open to all Manchester residents 55+ at no cost.

If you reside outside of Manchester, there is a $30 annual membership fee to access the Cashin Senior Center's programs and services.