Discussion

Have a question for the Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center or other NISC Affiliates? Type a message below and press submit.

Please log in to comment on this discussion.
  • CF
    On 10/15/2024 at 10:32 AM (EDT), Chad Federwitz wrote:

    Our county human services team, senior services and the center is under that dept., is examining if/how APS(adult protection) could be moved out of our family services div., which correctly does both child welfare, and APS, along with prevention services and older adult case management. Are there models out there, where APS is housed within a senior services/senior center department? This is being considered due to the SC staff expertise and compacity of the child welfare team. 

    Any thoughts or examples would be very welcomed. 

    Thanks,

    Chad Federwitz

    chad.federwitz@pitkincounty.com 

    Reply
  • Jill Hall
    On 08/12/2024 at 2:35 PM (EDT), Jill Hall wrote:

    For those of you who use MySeniorCenter, has anyone figured out an easy way to do punch passes? We are thinking we would sell them as a miscellaneous item, but MSC won't be able to easily record when they are used for financial auditing purposes. Do you use a separate spreadsheet, or just recognize the revenue when you sell the pass?

    Thanks,

    Jill Hall

    jhall@highlandsranch.org

    Reply
  • Jill Hall
    On 08/23/2023 at 2:59 PM (EDT), Jill Hall wrote:

    Hi all,

    Do any of you charge your "Friends of..." or Advisory Council to use space in your center to run their programs? If you do, can you contact me at 303-791-2416 so I can ask you more questions?

    Thanks,

    Jill Hall

    jhall@highlandsranch.org

    Reply
  • CR
    On 06/02/2023 at 1:41 PM (EDT), Christy Rhodes wrote:

    We are opening a brand new senior center and are looking for ideas/advice on how to attract seniors to the site. Any ideas or suggestions would be great. Thank you so much! Email: christy@acmow.org 

    Reply
  • Jill Hall
    On 08/23/2023 at 2:57 PM (EDT), Jill Hall wrote:

    Hi Christy,

    Did you get any advice? We too are opening a new center and are facing the same dilemma. If you have any suggestions to share, I would welcome them.

    We started by selling "inaugural Memberships" that came with a special pin, a unique key fob, a discount off next year's membership fee and an invitation to a pre-opening celebration for the center. This way they will always be known as one of the first members of the new center. We had 250 people sign up in the first 3 weeks. 

    Good luck with your new center,

    Jill


    Jill Hall

    NISC Chair

    Reply
  • KW
    On 09/12/2024 at 2:08 PM (EDT), Kathy Wilson wrote:

    Hi, I noticed you said "membership". So you charge an annual amount? Do you serve meals? And does that amount cover the cost of the their meal? What if someone comes that is not a "member"? I am intrigued!

  • Jill Hall
    On 05/17/2023 at 2:57 PM (EDT), Jill Hall wrote:

    Has anyone used Encore's Bounce 2 Motivate Class I vinyl floor in their exercise rooms? We are trying to decide between a traditional wood floor or this vinyl product (with 5mm foam underneath). Any feedback would be appreciated.

    Reply
  • Deanna Jones
    On 04/24/2023 at 10:12 AM (EDT), Deanna Jones wrote:

    I'm looking for examples or templates from senior center state associations.    If you have a state association, please share your mission/vision, board job description, and if you have a staff member, the staff job description.  Thank you very much. djones@thompsonseniorcenter.org 

    Reply
  • MS
    On 03/27/2023 at 12:58 PM (EDT), Madison Shriner wrote:

    Is there a database for grant opportunities regarding modernizing senior centers?

    Reply