Carroll County

Senior Citizens Friendship Center

About The Senior Citizens Friendship Center

Office Phone: 330-627-7017
Office Fax: 330-476-6402

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

The Carroll County Council on Aging is responsible for addressing the needs of all Carroll County Citizens age 60 or older. Our primary services include: Home-delivered meals, Site meals, Transit services around Carrollton for general errands, Transit services for Medical appointments, assistance paying for legal services, Information & Referral assistance, and a variety of social activities.

Congregate Meals
A hot nutritious meal is served each day at the Senior Citizens’ Friendship Center at 11:30 am.

Please make your reservation by 9 a.m.
-Friendship Center: (330) 627-7017

Home-Delivered Meals
The same meal served at the Center is also available for individuals or couples through our home-delivered meals program. Individuals must be 60 years of age or older, homebound, and a Carroll County resident. Frozen meals are also available for the weekend for those who want them.

Carroll County Transit
Carroll County Transit provides transportation in and around Carrollton and outside Carroll County. Routine stops include Discount Drug Mart, Dollar General Market, and Thornes. Transportation to the Senior Center is also available on a daily basis M-F. To take advantage of transit locally and out of town, please call them at 330-627-1900.

Medical Transit
The Carroll County Transit is now providing all of our transportation for medical appointments. You must, however still call the Friendship Center at 330-627-7017 to schedule your medical trips. We MUST have at least 72 hours notice to arrange your transportation. More notice is always better.

Legal Assistance
Funds are provided to pay up to $250 per household every other year for a wide variety of legal services from participating Carroll County attorneys. There is an hourly fee cap for these services. Please call the Friendship Center for information and a list of participating attorneys.

Information & Referral
This service provides specific information as to the particular agency to call regarding certain needs you may have. The Center will assist in making appointments and will follow up to ensure your needs have been met. 330-627-7017

Social Activities

The Carrollton Friendship Center offers a wide variety of programs and activities of individual interest. Stay healthy through our many different exercise programs, brush up on your dance steps, or join our crafting group. Enjoy a lively hand of cards, play WII sports, dominoes, listen to interesting and educational speakers, take fun-filled day trips or simply enjoy a quiet conversation with a friend or two. In addition to the weekly classes and activities, numerous special events are held at the Center throughout the year. Read through the listings of available activities below and call the Center at 330-627-7017 if you’d like more information.

Please be sure to read the current newsletter in the tabs for each month’s updated activities.

Seniors over the age of 60 may participate in many activities offered at the Senior Center, including the following:
Chair Volleyball;  Exercise Classes – Senior Drumming, Geri-Fit, Matter of Ballance, Senior Strollers Walking Group(seasonal), and BingoCize;  Supper Club;  Sponsored Bingo;  Games – Dominoes, Cornhole, Very Sorry;  Guest Speakers;  Cards with the Cook;  TV Club;  Friday Movies; Cards – Bridge and Euchre;  Dancing – Line Dance;  Quilters Guild Sewing Club;  Lending Library;  and Group Puzzle Table.

Staff Members

  • Tonya Myers
    Tonya Myers Director

    100 Kensington Road NE
    330-627-7017

  • Jenna Aukerman
    Jenna Aukerman Assistant Director

    100 Kensington Road NE
    330-627-7017

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100 Kensington Rd
P.O. Box 14
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Phone: 330-627-7017
Fax: 330-476-6402

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