1. 5501 27 th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707 Contact telephone numbers: 727-893-2237 or 727-893-1231

2.  Program of the CITY OF GULFPORT

3.  Established through city funding and grant money

4.  “in memory of Naomi Clymer”

5.  Celebrated 25 years in present building October 2008

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

7.  Comprehensive Senior Center  Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities  2000+ registered members

8.  Comprehensive Senior Center  Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities  2000+ registered members  More than half non-Gulfport residents

9.  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.

10.  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

11. 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.

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

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

14.  G.E.M.S.

15.  Telephone Reassurance Program

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

17.  Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement

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

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

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

21.  Advocacy/referrals to services

22.  Blood Pressure Screenings

23.  Diabetic Classes 2 nd and 4 th Mondays

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

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

26. 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

27. 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

28.  Food Pantry For low-income Gulfport Residents. Call 893-2237 or 893-1231 for appointment

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

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

31.  One-on-one mental health counseling

32.  Snack Bar – Low cost healthy snacks for everyone!

33.  Telephones for the hearing impaired

34.  Volunteers - 100 in a variety of different capacities

35.  Community partners, collaborators and sponsors

36.  Seeking national accreditation with the NISC

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

38. BENEFITS  More likely to get grants

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

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

41. 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

42.  501 c 3 non-profit organization

43.  Established in 2003

44.  501 c 3 non-profit organization  Established in 2003  All volunteer board of directors

45.  501 c 3 non-profit organization  Established in 2003  All volunteer board of directors  Enrolled membership and financial partners

46. “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.

47. Foundation has provided:  Computers and internet service

48. Foundation has provided:  Fitness room exercise equipment

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

50. Foundation has provided:  GEMS scholarships

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

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

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

54. Foundation has provided:  Fundraising events regularly held and promoted

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

56. 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.