Master Proposed Book FY2023

• Senior Center Choir- The Center for many years has been fortunate to continue a tradition of offering a chorus. Voice of Experience is a fun and dynamic chorus open for all Senior Center members. They provide seasonal choral performances. • Senior Gifts and Memorials – Accounts for the activity of specific gifts and memorials. Boards and Commissions: The Senior Center Commission is comprised of seven members with renewable three-year terms. Six members are appointed by the City Council. The seventh at-large member must be a Johnson County resident living outside of Iowa City. This person is appointed by a majority vote of the six Council appointees. Duties and powers of the Commission include serving in an advisory role to the City Council regarding the needs of the Senior Center. Commission members make recommendations on policies and programs and join staff and other interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of The Center. They encourage full participation of older adults in Center programs and activities and work to ensure that The Center is well integrated into the community. Commissioners encourage partnering with other organizations to meet the needs of older adults; serve in an advocacy role regarding to the needs of older adults; and assist the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel. Recent Accomplishments: • At the end of fiscal year 2021 there were 1,215 members with 83 or 7% on low income scholarships. This number is significantly decreased due to the pandemic. While membership numbers have been on the rise since re-opening the building, many continue to be cautious about in person activities. The Center continues to provide virtual classes. Membership is not required to participate in many of The Centers programs and services • Volunteer support continues to be a cornerstone of The Center’s success. In fiscal year 2021 there were 202 volunteers • In an effort to increase accuracy of classes and activities provided to the community we have a new reporting system that lines up with our mission and vision statements and are reported below. Class sizes vary from 5 to 120 participants • Wellness Description classes and activities which include nutrition, exercise, functional movement, mental health, safety, spirituality, caregiving, disease prevention - 26 classes and/or activities • Social Connections Description classes and activities which include: friendship, shared interests, space to meet, networking, extends beyond the building - 22 classes and/or activities • Community Engagement classes and activities which include: Support of community groups, cultural center, equity focused, fostering sense of community for all, inclusion - 27 classes and/or activities • Lifelong Learning classes and activities which include: vocational/occupational training, sharing your passions, volunteering, kills learning new things, teaching others – 102 classes and/or activities 185