A living memorial to Olive and Dale Schurtz, generous Lancaster residents, who bequeathed their home and property to the City of Lancaster. Dedicated for the use of senior citizens of the community, Olivedale Senior Center is part of the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department. 

Olivedale Senior Citizens Center was formed in April 1972 with 577 charter members. The home became a popular meeting place. The first addition was built in 1974 adding a banquet room upstairs and recreational and meeting rooms below.

A second addition in 1998 doubled the first floor capacity and a wellness center was added to the basement including a fitness room, locker rooms and a warm water exercise pool.

The Center has over 4400 members who are advancing in age, finding fellowship and making new friends while learning new skills and having a lot of fun.