FY27 Proposed Budget

Senior Center Operations

The Senior Center Operations oversees the operation of the senior center facility.

General Fund Activities:

• Senior Center Administration supports the Senior 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, and in collaboration with area businesses and, local education institutions, community collaborations, and the University of Iowa to enrich programming and serve as an educational resource. Administration supports services provided at the Senior 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); Simple and Free Pantry Exchange, the AARP Tax Aide Program; and Honoring Your Wishes advanced care planning. In addition, TRAIL of Johnson County provides services that help older adults remain in their own homes. All the services offered extend the Senior Center’s reach out into the community bringing in people of all ages, from all walks of life. • Senior Center Programs – Budget includes classes and program activities such as: • Senior Center Classes - A diverse selection of classes spanning literature, fitness, music, art education, and more. Many classes are intergenerational or open to non-members, encouraging community-wide participation. Programming is thoughtfully scheduled on a bi-monthly basis, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving calendar of opportunities. Classes are led by a dedicated team of staff, passionate volunteers, and skilled independent contractors, all committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences. • Senior Center Special Events – Encompass large programs of general interest that are open to all members of the community as well as events specifically for members. For instance, dances, fundraisers, band concerts, choral performances, movies, or speakers. They often have sponsors and community partners and involve many volunteers. • Senior Center Technology and Video (SCTV) is a program that serves as a hub for technology learning and practice within the Senior Center. SCTV engages volunteers of all ages, supports and enhances technology literacy among older adults, and fosters intergenerational connections and collaboration. Through SCTV, Senior Center staff and volunteers provide technology and video-based services to older adults and the community at large, including drop-in tech help sessions, one-on-one technology mentoring, video to DVD transfer services, and technical supp ort for the Senior Center’s virtual and hybrid programs. 159