About Us

Improving the quality of life for people as they age.

We envision a South Sound where people are empowered and engaged in the community as they age, valued for their wisdom and experience, and have a positive sense of self-worth.

Lacey Senior Center

Founded in 1973, Senior Services for South Sound has been dedicated to supporting seniors in our community for 50 years. Our mission is simple: Improving the quality of life for people as they age.

Our programs and services include Brighter Days Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Dining, Senior Transportation, Care Connection Caregiver Registry, Supportive Services, Health and Wellness Programs, Trips & Tours Program, Adult Learning, and Independent Living Programs.

The largest program we offer is our Senior Nutrition Program, provided in both Mason and Thurston counties. This program alone provides more than 100,000 meals each year to 3,000 individual seniors.

We are proud to provide dozens of activities at the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center and the Olympia Senior Center.

Making a Difference for Our Seniors

  • 100,000 meals served per year
  • 3,000 seniors served meals per year
  • 1,800 members
  • 35,000 miles driven for seniors
  • 110 Care Connection clients
  • 75 Brighter Days clients

Our Mission

To improve the quality of life for people as they age by offering a wide range of programs for seniors and their families, addressing the ever-changing demands of our community and senior concerns.

Our Vision

People as they age are empowered and engaged in the community, valued for their wisdom and experience, and have a positive sense of self-worth.

Explore Our Programs

Our programs and services enhance and improve their quality of life through health and wellbeing classes, personal growth opportunities, making new friends and discovering life-enhancing ways to contribute to their own community.

All Programs

Become a Senior Services Member!

Did you know that members of Senior Services for South Sound receive special discounts, invitations, and access to member-only activities? Support our work and engage with a new community. We're ready to welcome you!

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