Master Proposed Book FY2023

• Approximately 5 offsite and 171 virtually and 23 culturally responsive classes and 20 classes specifically about climate action. • Community services expand The Center’s outreach into the surrounding community. In fiscal year 2021 the Visiting Nurses Association had 537 health clinic visits and Elder Services, Inc. served 1,952 meals this number was significantly impacted by our closure. Honoring Your Wishes had 35 consultations for advanced care planning and 5 workshops attended by 43 community members. The AARP tax aide and Volunteer Lawyer programs were suspended in fiscal year 2021 due to the in-person appointment requirements set by outside organizations. had 291 and 32 appointments respectively. The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors continued to serve the community virtually throughout fiscal year 2021. • The Center received $47,662 from the Friends of The Center Senior Center Endowment in fiscal year 2021 • The Center continues providing 20 hours/week of operational space to TRAIL of Johnson County in fiscal year 2021 • Partnered with Towncrest Pharmacy and Iowa City Parks and Rec to provide administrative support and infrastructure for multiple Covid-19 vaccination clinics • Give Back Garden was developed to fight social isolation and bring older adults together to learn new skills and provided free and fresh produce to the Simple and Free Pantry at the Senior Center. Upcoming Challenges: • Given the continuity of the pandemic and how the older adult population at a high rate there is concerns of keeping members and public safely utilizing services and so we will continue to be creative about how we work towards our goal of decreasing social isolation and keeping older adults connected to the community. • We continue to work through the phases of adjusting the programs and services and prepare for the upcoming construction in the building as we get closer to having a solid Facility Master Plan will cause challenges in regards to access to different parts of the building that’s accessible for programming and social spaces.

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