Akron-Newstead Senior Center

5691 Cummings Rd Akron, NY 14001 www4.erie.gov/newstead/senior-citizens-inc
Main Phone
716-542-6645

Fax
716-220-8252

Primary Services
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Senior Centers

Description
Senior center providing Erie County Congregate Dining (reservations needed 48 hours in advance), frozen Meal Program, SilverSneakers, Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational Presentations, Cards & Games, Bingo, Safe Driving Academy, Trips & Travel, Library/computers, Fitness room, Case management outreach, and Volunteer Opportunities. Van transportation available to and from the center.

Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Hours
Monday and Friday, 8am-4pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am-7:30pm; Thursday, 8am-7pm; Saturdays as announced in the monthly newsletter.

Eligibility
Anyone 50 and older.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Walk in or go online for membership application.

Van transportation reservations needed 24 hours in advance by calling 716-542-6645.

Program Fees
$10 Membership fee yearly provides access to Senior Center activities, library/computers, and fitness room. Additional minimal fees may apply for some excursion and activities.

Van transportation: $5 round trip.

Date of Official Change
Jun 24, 2025

Contacts
General Email (Primary)
seniorcenter@townofnewstead.com
Sarah Young
Senior Coordinator
syoung@townofnewstead.com