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Seniors Program
Manager: Pam LanderPhone: 441-7849
E-mail: plander@lincoln.ne.gov or jtravis@malonecenter.org
Operating Hours:
Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This Center is a principal source of opportunities, activities and information relating to aging. It is the place in your community where you may spend time with others and share experiences as well as a nutritional meal. Please come join us.
The first Center sponsored by Aging Partners in the Malone area was located in the Newman United Methodist Church, 2242 R Street, from 1975-1983. The Clyde Malone Community Center, at the original location of 2030 T Street, sponsored "Happy Time Club" for the elderly in the early 70's. When the new Malone Community Center was opened in 1983 the Center moved to the current location at 2032 U Street. In 1995 the Center was renamed in honor of the late JoAnn Maxey, beloved Center Manager from 1986-1992. JoAnn Maxey was an active, enthusiastic leader for the black community. Mrs. Maxey was the first black women to serve in the Nebraska Legislature when she was appointed to the vacant 46th District seat in 1976 by former Governor J. James Exon.
She became the first black person to serve on the Lincoln School Board when she was elected in 1975. Mrs. Maxey was elected president of the School Board in 1981. An opportunity for Mrs. Maxey to distinguish her career came after the Governor vetoed the Displaced Homemaker Bill, legislation designed to assist middle aged women who because of divorce, death, or separation find themselves suddenly left with no means of support. Convincing her fellow legislators of the need for the bill she succeeded in getting an override of the veto 31 to 14.
The JoAnn Maxey Elementary School is also named in her honor.
This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
2032 U ST Lincoln NE 68503
Phone: 402-441-7849