50 years of EMPOWERING
The Senior Center is a community of independent thinkers, interested in the world around them and in what they can do for themselves and others to make a positive impact. Members have launched many powerful initiatives over the years.
Knowing that the quality and availability of health care, prescription medicines, and health insurance in the United States is a major concern for many of us, JJ Towler and Willa Lawall organized a Health Care Forum at the Senior Center in April 2009. Panelists included an expert on health care issues, a nurse, and representatives from our city, state, and federal governments—all people involved in seeking ways to reform health care. The event was well-attended and audience members were able to share their experiences under the existing standards of care, along with sug- gestions of ways to better provide adequate and affordable health care in the U.S. Information gathered at the event was also shared with the Secretary of the U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services.
The Center also has more than 100 ongoing programs that empower older adults, keep- ing them interested and engaged. From a Computer Center with volunteer tutors who provide instruction ranging from basic computer skills to using Skype, to fitness and wellness classes such as Tai Chi and Ballroom Dance, to social and special interest groups like Socrates Café and Writing for Pleasure, the Center works to keep seniors mentally and physically fit, socially connected, and maintaining purpose.
Opposite page: Leon Gorman (with Bailey) and Rene Bond are regulars with the Hiking Group; Cath- leen Rhodes and Bob Rutschow show off some smooth moves at Ballroom Dance; a meeting of the Senior Securities Club. This page: Shirley Hanssen and Margaret Dryer in the Computer Center; Joan Wilson and Barbara Page listen to the band at the Barn Dance.
Hiking photo by Jack Looney/Courtesy of CACF 11
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