Our History
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
In 1986 members of the community approached Ms. Betty Wright, our founder, with the idea of starting a senior center. After a meeting that gathered nearly 60 people, we rented a house on West Main Street, worked hard to get it ready and appointed a Board of Directors. We were on our way!
With the help of volunteer donations of canned vegetables, beef and crackers, we created a first meal of warm, hearty soup and charged $1 a bowl. This was enough to help us purchase groceries for the next meal.
Generous donations then helped Cedar Seniors pay our rent and donated tables, chairs and shelves for a library and even a piano helped furnish the center. Holiday events buoyed by financial contributions from local factories and businesses have helped us through. Ultimately, this sustained community generosity made it possible for us to purchase our current building on University Avenue and establish the rich array of programs that make Cedar Seniors so special today!
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of seniors within the city of Lebanon and surrounding counties by providing a safe, active, supportive and welcoming environment for all to gather in friendship.
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