FY2022

SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center (The Center) opened its doors in 1981 and has championed its vision for continued social involvement for community members aged 50+ and end social isolation. The mission of The Center enhances quality of life by creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for a diverse and growing older adult population. The Center offers a variety of in person and virtual classes, activities, volunteer opportunities, and services. The programs and services we offer meet the needs and interests of participants and community members. They also are known to support and extend a person’s health, wellbeing, and independence by fostering social connections, promoting mental and physical exercise, and encouraging community involvement. The Center serves diverse residents across all ages in the community. Many programs are intergenerational, community events are common, and college age volunteers are often seen around The Center. In addition, The Center hosts practicum students and interns from a variety of academic departments at the University of Iowa, including but not limited to Social Work, Public Health, and Recreational Studies. Senior Center Administration (1000) Senior Center Administration supports The Center’s staff; the facility’s maintenance, operation, security, and use; programming and services; and financial management and development. It supports the work of advisory groups, including the Senior Center Commission, participant- based advisory committees, and ad hoc committees, and in collaboration with area businesses and the University of Iowa to enrich programming and serve as an educational resource. Administration supports services provided at The Center that require a designated space to operate. These programs require varying degrees of oversight, organization, scheduling, IT support, volunteer support, and problem solving. These services are open to all members of the community. Examples include: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Volunteer Lawyers; Simple and Free Pantry Exchange, the AARP Tax Aide Program; and Honoring Your Wishes advanced care planning Johnson County Public Health. In addition, the Visiting Nurse Association offers health care clinics; Horizons, Inc. serves noon congregate meals five days a week; and TRAIL of Johnson County provides services that help older adults remain in their own homes. All the services offered extend The Center’s reach out into the community bringing in people of all ages, from all walks of life.

Senior Center Programs (1000) There are four budget subdivisions for Program activity:

• Senior Center Classes - Classes cover everything from literature and fitness, music, and art education. They are often open to non-members or intergenerational. A volunteer

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