The center was started in September of 1978 by a group of concerned Mulvane citizens. The director was required to attend class in Wichita for the Red Cross. The committee talked to the Red Cross and obtained a grant to fix up the center. It had originally been part of the Civil Defense in Mulvane. Tables were donated and the center was started.

Originally, there were 31 members. The center has had only 2 previous directors, Lois Kemp and Jeri Myers, whom have since retired. The current Director for the Mulvane Senior Citizen Center is Kaylie Mistretta. She has a lot of enthusiasm and she is busy keeping the center operating while inviting more seniors to come join in the fun and camaraderie.