Seniors
Senior Centers/Meals on Wheels
Oasis
Senior Centers/Meals on Wheels
Senior centers & Food Resources
Senior centers are places where older adults can gather and make new friends. While programs vary by center, most provide meals and offer outreach programs, health screenings and counseling, and a variety of educational, fitness and volunteer programs. They may also provide comprehensive information and referral services. Most senior centers have regular operating hours and are often the community’s focal point for older adult services. There is no charge for Area Agency on Aging center meals or services, but
participants are given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to help support the services. For meal reservations or other information, call your nearest senior center.
Meal On Wheels of Greater St. Louis (MOW)
P.O. Box 11552, St. Louis, MO 63105 314-268-1523
An all-volunteer meal delivery service for elderly, homebound or convalescent people who cannot shop for or prepare their own meals. The meals are planned and prepared by professionals, usually at hospitals or nursing homes. Monetary support for MOW comes from churches, individuals, foundations and grants that provide funds to pay for meals to recipients who cannot pay the full meal cost. Unlike
the federal government home delivered meal pro- gram, MOW uses no state or federal funding and is conducted entirely by volunteers. 9:00am – 1:00pm
NORTH COUNTY:
Bridgeton 314-739-5599
Serves parts of 63043, 63044,
Bridgeton, Maryland Heights, $2.50
Normandy 314-382-4045
Serves parts of 63114, 63121, 63133, 63134, Normandy
School District, 9:00am – 10:30am, $3.25
Ritenour 314-493-6069
Serves parts of 63074, 63114, Ritenour School District,
Natural Bridge to Page, Hwy 170 to Ashby, 9:30am
– 11:30am, $3.00
North County 314-953-6800
Serves parts of 63031, 63033, 63042, 63134, 63135,
63136, 63137, 63138, Bellefontaine, Berkeley, Black
Jack, Dellwood, Florissant, Ferguson, Glasgow, Ha-
zelwood, Jennings, Moline, Riverview, Spanish Lake,
10:30am – 1:00pm, $3.25
Serves parts of 63123, 63126, 63128, 63129, Gravois
to Mississippi River, Lindbergh to Meramec River.
9:00am – 11:00 am, $3.50
MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING (MEAAA)
14535 Manchester Rd., Manchester, MO 63011 • Phone: 636-207-0847 • Fax: 636-207-1329
E-mail: info@mid-eastaaa.org • Web site: www.mid-eastaaa.org
MEAAA Home Delivered Meals/”Meals on Wheels” brings nutritionally balanced meals to homebound people age 60 and older in St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis Counties. Menus are planned by a registered dietician. Each meal provides 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance for an older adult. Meals are appropriate for diabetics and those with heart disease. MEAAA can schedule 2nd meals for those who are at high nutritional risk. A staff member will visit the person requesting the meals to determine eligibility. Although there is no charge for the meals, persons who receive this service may make voluntary contributions to help support the program. To apply, call the center nearest you. If you have any questions about which center serves your area, call 1-800-AGE-6060.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY:
Northside Senior Center
9635 Lewis and Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136
314-867-5661
Serves 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138
Pope John Paul II Senior Center
6325 Waterways, Florissant, MO 63033
314-741-1930
Serves 63031, 63033, 63034
Oasis
OASIS
OASIS: Enching the Lives of Mature Adults
The OASIS Mission
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.
The OASIS Vision
We strengthen communities by providing lifelong learning and service opportunities that inspire diverse audiences of mature adults to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives.
History
OASIS was founded in 1982 by Marylen Mann and Margie Wolcott May as a resource for mature adults who wanted to continue to be active, productive members of the community.
The U. S. Administration on Aging funded a two year project to demonstrate the feasibility of a public-private partnership. OASIS established sites in four cities: St. Louis, Baltimore, Los Angeles and Cleveland, and The May Department Stores Company provided space for OASIS classes in its stores.
At the conclusion of the two year demonstration, The May Department Stores Company committed to expand its support and began to build permanent sites in its stores for OASIS center. The national OASIS headquarters partnered with local sponsors in each city to support the new sites. Recognizing the importance of good health to one’s quality of life, OASIS joined forces with hospitals and health providers to offer wellness programs.
In 2005 Federated Department Stores purchased The May Department Stores Company and committed to continue the national sponsorship of OASIS.
Today OASIS has grown into the largest, most comprehensive educational and volunteer service program for mature adults in the U.S. It serves more than 350,000 adults in 26 cities.
“Today mature adults can look forward to many years of creativity, learning and productivity,” says Marylen Mann, Chairman. They are eager to serve their communities in rewarding ways and they have a great deal to offer.”
All Services
11840 Bellefontaine Rd
Spanish Lake, MO
63138