Essex House

Mechanicsburg Place is a friendly community gathering place in downtown Mechanicsburg. Connect with others over coffee or lunch, volunteer, enjoy wellness programs, go on cultural excursions, learn how to line dance, play cards, join a book club, sing in the chorus, join a pool league, and much more! Mechanicsburg Place is a program of Messiah Lifeways and is supported, in part, by the Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging.

At Fernecrest, comfort, style, and convenience meets the natural beauty of the Yellow Breeches Creek in New Cumberland, PA. This new 62+ community features 15 floor plans from thoughtfully designed apartments to spacious estate homes—on 85 scenic acres. Enjoy walking trails, fishing and kayaking on the Yellow Breeches, and gathering over craft drinks and New American cuisine at our on-campus restaurant and café. A short 10-minute shuttle away, the Messiah Lifeways® at Messiah Village campus adds value to the Fernecrest experience with spa services, wellness programs, and lifelong learning. Plus, with access to the trusted Messiah Lifeways continuum of care, residents can feel secure and supported—today and in the future.

West Shore Senior Center is a friendly social hub for adults 55 and better located in downtown New Cumberland. Connect with others over coffee or lunch, enjoy a friendly card game with friends, take up crafting, join a pool league, and much more! West Shore Senior Center is sponsored by Messiah Lifeways and is supported, in part, by the Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging.