Cool Off Centers Available For Chester County Seniors

WEST CHESTER, PA —With excessive heat in the forecast, Chester County provides cool options for older adults who are subjected to heat related health issues.

There are cooling off centers in seven locations spread out across the 759-square mile county in southeastern Pennsylvania.

The county commissioners said the senior centers are lifelines for many older adults.

With the temperatures forecasted in the mid to high 90s throughout the week, commissioners are reminding residents that these centers are available.

The senior centers provide activities, meals, educational programs and exercise classes.

• Coatesville Campus: 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 610-383-6900
• Downingtown Campus: Brandywine Grace Church, 40 W. Pennsylvania Ave.610-269-3939
• Kennett Area Senior Center: 427 S. Walnut St., 610-444-4819
• Oxford Senior Center: 12 E. Locust St., 610-932-5233
• Phoenixville Area Senior Center: 153 Church St. 610-935-1515
• Surrey Services for Seniors: 60 Surrey Lane, Devon: 610-647-6404
• West Chester Area Senior Center, 530 E. Union St., 610-431-4242

County officials volunteers are needed to help staff the centers. For more information, contact the centers.