FY25 Proposed Budget

Here is a breakdown of the classes and activities offered:

• Wellness: This category encompasses classes and activities centered around nutrition, exercise, functional movement, mental health, safety, spirituality, caregiving, and disease prevention. We offered a total of 32 classes and/or activities in this domain. • Social Connections: These classes and activities foster friendship, shared interests, provide space for socializing, networking, and extend beyond the walls of our building. We conducted 53 classes and/or activities within this category. • Community Engagement: With a focus on supporting community groups, cultural centers, equity-based initiatives, and fostering a sense of inclusivity and community for all, we organized 29 classes and/or activities. • Lifelong Learning: This category encompasses vocational/occupational training, sharing personal passions, volunteering, learning new skills, and teaching others. A total of 98 classes and/or activities were offered under this domain. • Additionally, we hosted approximately 27 offsite classes, 32 virtual classes, 28 culturally responsive classes, and 10 classes specifically addressing climate action. Our community services extend beyond the Senior Center itself, reaching out to the surrounding community. In fiscal year 2023, we continued our partnerships with the Visiting Nurses Association, Horizons – Meals on Wheels Inc., and TRAIL of Johnson County, providing crucial in-house agency agreements. Notably, our Honoring Your Wishes program facilitated consultations for advanced care planning, while the AARP tax aide served the community through in person appointments. Furthermore, our Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors catered to community members through a combination of virtual, hybrid, and in-person interactions, including in-person consultations, home visits, Zoom meetings, telephone conversations, and various other engagement methods.

• The Friends of Senior Center Endowment generously contributed $47,892 during fiscal year 2023, enabling us to sustain and enhance our services.

• In support of TRAIL of Johnson County, the Senior Center provided 20 hours per week of operational space throughout fiscal year 2023.

• The creation of the Give Back Garden exemplified our commitment to combating social isolation and fostering connections among older adults. This initiative not only facilitated skill development but also yielded over approximately 75 pounds of fresh organic produce or more, which was distributed free of charge to the Simple and Free Pantry at the Senior Center, benefitting both older adults and community members. These achievements and initiatives highlight the Senior Center's dedication to serving older adult residents by promoting wellness, fostering social connections, engaging with the wider community, and facilitating lifelong learning. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing valuable services and programs to older adults and the community at large.

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