th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL Contact telephone numbers: or

 Program of the CITY OF GULFPORT

 Established through city funding and grant money

 “in memory of Naomi Clymer”

 Celebrated 25 years in present building October 2008

 Comprehensive Senior Center  Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities

 Comprehensive Senior Center  Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities  registered members

 Comprehensive Senior Center  Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities  registered members  More than half non-Gulfport residents

 Open: 5days a week: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 Open: 5days a week: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Building is used by a number of community groups and organizations

Mission Statement: THE GULFPORT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER actively seeks to support the independence and increased quality of life of its participants by encouraging involvement in programs and activities that promote their health, welfare, safety and dignity.

 How is this done on a daily basis? City Staff & Over 100 volunteers!

 All programming designed to fulfill this purpose Classes – Seminars – Workshops - Activities

 G.E.M.S.

 Telephone Reassurance Program

 G.E.M.S.  Telephone Reassurance Program  Neighborly Care Network Program

 Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement

 Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement  Recreational programs

 Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement  Recreational programs  Education – health issues, language classes investment group

 Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement  Recreational programs  Education – health issues, language classes investment group  Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES!

 Advocacy/referrals to services

 Blood Pressure Screenings

 Diabetic Classes 2 nd and 4 th Mondays

Foundation Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

Foundation Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.  Three state of the Art treadmills with safety devices

Foundation Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.  Three state of the Art treadmills – with safety devices  One recumbent cycle

Foundation Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.  Three state of the Art treadmills – with safety devices  One recumbent cycle  Six Easytone Chair exercise machines

 Food Pantry For low-income Gulfport Residents. Call or for appointment

 Help with Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps applications etc…

Legal Assistance  Community Law Program  Gulfcoast Legal Services  Stetson University College of Law presentations

 One-on-one mental health counseling

 Snack Bar – Low cost healthy snacks for everyone!

 Telephones for the hearing impaired

 Volunteers in a variety of different capacities

 Community partners, collaborators and sponsors

 Seeking national accreditation with the NISC

 Accreditation with the NISC is evidence that senior center meets national standards

BENEFITS  More likely to get grants

BENEFITS  More likely to get grants  Develop more community partners

BENEFITS  More likely to get grants  Develop more community partners  Operates under recognized national standards of service and programming

BENEFITS  More likely to get grants  Develop more community partners  Operates under recognized national standards of service and programming  Reassures participants that senior center has been evaluated and recognized nationally

 501 c 3 non-profit organization

 Established in 2003

 501 c 3 non-profit organization  Established in 2003  All volunteer board of directors

 501 c 3 non-profit organization  Established in 2003  All volunteer board of directors  Enrolled membership and financial partners

“THE GULFPORT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION is a registered 501 c (3) charitable non-profit organization that exists to raise and distribute funds that support and enhance the recreational, educational, social and health related programs and services of THE GULFPORT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER.

Foundation has provided:  Computers and internet service

Foundation has provided:  Fitness room exercise equipment

Foundation has provided:  40” flat panel TV and DVD

Foundation has provided:  GEMS scholarships

Foundation has provided:  Professional fees for senior center instructors (on as needed basis)

Foundation has provided:  Snack bar – provisions, supplies and equipment

Foundation has provided:  Special event enhancements – desserts, door prizes, table decorations etc

Foundation has provided:  Fundraising events regularly held and promoted

The Future  Where are we going? What are our goals?  How are we going to make these a reality?

In Conclusion The GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER is a full service facility that continues to grow to meet the needs of Gulfport and surrounding senior communities.