all staff meeting september 30, 2014
DESCRIPTION
The current work of Pasadena Senior Center for Staff, Volunteers and Instructors.TRANSCRIPT
ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER
Pasadena Senior Center
Mission Statement
The Pasadena Senior Center is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, recreation,
basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism.
We Serve Seniors 50+
We are open 7 days a week, 363 days a year!
We form friendships
We Empower Healthier Living!
Our Social Services Department facilitates programs and empowers people to better manage their life:
♥ Classes and Lecture
♥ Taxi Vouchers
♥ Food Distribution
♥ Telephone Reassurance
♥ Holiday Food Baskets
♥ Health Screenings
♥ Counseling and Support Groups
♥ And much more!
We believe in Life-Long Learning
Our Program Department offers 4 – 10 week class sessions per year:Over 61 classes each sessionAverage attendance of over 600 students28 instructors5 volunteer instructors12 classes offered during extended hours
Offsite classes are offered at Jackie Robinson, Villa Parke and Victory Park.
We Provide Opportunities to Get in Shape
The Program and Events Departments provide opportunities to get in shape through:Sy Graff Fitness CenterSenior Strength TrainingSenior GamesPSC Exercise and Dance ClassesOff-site classes at the City’s Community CentersOff-site recreational offerings: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, CoEd Softball, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Bowling
We provide Volunteer Opportunities
Embracing the Community
We develop relationships with government, other nonprofits, and business partners to provide a variety of programs and services to our seniors and their families.Pasadena Conference on AgingHealth Fairs and ScreeningsCommunity Events
Celebrating Life!
We enjoy Concerts in the Park, screen movies, and celebrate Birthdays, Holidays, Special Occasions and welcome all to our “home” on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Everyone is Welcome!