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Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center

Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. 5501 27 th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707 Contact telephone numbers: 727-893-2237 or 727-893-1231. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. Program of the CITY OF GULFPORT. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center.

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Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center

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

  2. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Program of the CITY OF GULFPORT

  3. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Established through city funding and grant money

  4. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center “in memory of Naomi Clymer”

  5. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Celebrated 25 years in present building October 2008

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

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

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

  9. Profile 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. Profile 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 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. Mission Statement How is this done on a daily basis? City Staff & Over 100 volunteers!

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

  14. Independence G.E.M.S.

  15. Independence G.E.M.S. Telephone Reassurance Program

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

  17. Quality of Life Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement

  18. Quality of Life Many and varied opportunities for socialization and involvement Recreational programs

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

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

  21. Services Advocacy/referrals to services

  22. Services Blood Pressure Screenings

  23. Services Diabetic Classes 2nd and 4th Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

  31. Services One-on-one mental health counseling

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

  33. Services Telephones for the hearing impaired

  34. Delivery of Services Volunteers - 100 in a variety of different capacities

  35. Delivery of Services Community partners, collaborators and sponsors

  36. National Accreditation Seeking national accreditation with the NISC

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

  38. National Accreditation BENEFITS More likely to get grants

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

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

  41. National Accreditation 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. Senior Center Foundation 501 c 3 non-profit organization

  43. Senior Center Foundation 501 c 3 non-profit organization Established in 2003

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

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

  46. Senior Center Foundation “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. Senior Center Foundation Foundation has provided: Computers and internet service

  48. Senior Center Foundation Foundation has provided: Fitness room exercise equipment

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

  50. Senior Center Foundation Foundation has provided: GEMS scholarships

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