5501 27 th ave. s. gulfport, fl 33707 contact telephone numbers: 727-893-2237 or 727-893-1231
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5501 27th Ave. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact telephone numbers:
727-893-2237
or
727-893-1231
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
2000+ registered members
Comprehensive Senior Center
Serving seniors (50 years +) in Gulfport and surrounding communities
2000+ 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.
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
2nd and 4th Mondays
Foundation Fitness Center
Hours: Monday – Friday
from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Foundation Fitness CenterHours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.Three state of the Art treadmills with safety devices
Foundation Fitness CenterHours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.Three state of the Art treadmills – with safety devicesOne recumbent cycle
Foundation Fitness CenterHours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.Three state of the Art treadmills – with safety devicesOne recumbent cycleSix Easytone Chair exercise machines
Food Pantry
For low-income Gulfport Residents.
Call 893-2237 or 893-1231 for appointment
Help with Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps applications etc…
Legal Assistance
Community Law ProgramGulfcoast Legal ServicesStetson 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 - 100 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
BENEFITSMore likely to get grants
BENEFITSMore likely to get grants
Develop more community partners
BENEFITSMore likely to get grants
Develop more community partners
Operates under recognized national standards of service and programming
BENEFITSMore 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
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
Where are we going? What are our goals?
How are we going to make these a reality?
The GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER is a full service facility that continues to grow to meet the needs of Gulfport and surrounding senior communities.