1. NORTHERN WAKE SENIOR CENTER History in the making

2. HISTORY  Northern Wake Senior Citizens Association formed in 1987  In May 1988 a building committee started regular meetings  The ground breaking ceremony was in May 1993  Building Construction was started in August 1993  Grand Opening in November 1995  General Purpose Room Addition 2010 2

3. OWNERSHIP  Town of Wake Forest owns and maintains the facility  Program Services is provided by Resources for Seniors Inc.(Council on Aging) of Wake County  Both Seniors and Non Seniors serve as advisory to the Board of Commissioners of Wake Forest 3

4. OPERATION  Manager and Program Director on site  Program Assistant on site  Front Desk Staff  Meals on Wheels Manager  Senior Advisory Board  Volunteers (7437 Hours, July-Dec 2014) 4

5. STATEMENT  Goal  To assist Wake county’s older adults to remain as independent as possible  Mission  To serve seniors and disabled adults by providing home and community based services and information 5

6. SERVING THE COMMUNITY  Providing Resources for Seniors  Informed Choices for Maximum Independence  Employment  Medical and Health Resources  Caregiver Support  Outreach Projects 6

7. POPULATION GROWTH 7

8. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP 8

9. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION  Fiscal Year July 2013 – June 2014  Seniors Served - 3088  One Hour of Service/Activity per Person – 122,298  New Members – 448  Fiscal Year July to December 2014  Seniors Served – 3395  One Hour of Service/Activity per Person – 65,701  New Members - 373 9

10. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT  Attend Town Council Meetings and Events  Town Community Council Membership  Interfacing with Chamber of Commerce  Local Senior Living Partnerships  Carolina House, Carillon Assisted Living, etc.  Fire Department and EMS  Advertising Events in Local News Agencies  Articles in Regional Magazines  Active Web Sites 10

11. EXERCISE PROGRAMS 11

12. FORMAL CLASSES Wake Technical Community College Campus  Spanish I and II  Tai Chi and Chi Gong Fitness  History  Acrylics  Art and Painting  Computers  Computer 101, 201, and 301  Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Internet, eMail, Photo Management, and Security  Lectures: General Computer Topics 12

13. EVENTS  Craft Fair  Yard Sale  Resources Fair  Special Medical Sessions  Organization of Medical Claims  How to Prevent Colds and Flu  How to Prevent Food-Borne Illness  What is Hospice  Wake Tech Plus 50 Expo: Ageless Learning 13

14. SOCIALS  Veterans Recognition and Celebration  Special Holiday Events  Cook Out  Movie Time  Bridge, Canasta, and Pinochle  Board Games  New Member Get-Together  Ballroom Dancing 14

15. ARTS AND CRAFTS  Sewing and Crafts  Quilting, Knitting, Crochet, and Macramé  Beading and Jewelry  Ceramics and Pottery  Shell Art Creations  Painting  Watercolor, and Acrylics  Wood Carving  Gourd Art  Dulcimer Lessons 15

16. OUTREACH PROJECTS  Quilts of Valor for Veterans  Child Pillows for Rex Hospital Same Day Surgery  Hats for Rex and UNC Hospital Cancer Patients  Ice Pack covers for area Fire Departments and EMS  Project Linus: Blankets for Hurricane Victims  Items as Needed for Local Nursing Homes  Holiday Dream Project  Adopt a Senior in need for Christmas 16

17. MEALS ON WHEELS  Group Meals  Group Lunches on-site  Stay and Socialize  Serve approximately 30 Monday thru Friday  Transportation Provided to the Meals Sites by Resources for Seniors  Home-Delivered Meals  Volunteers Deliver 30 Meals Monday thru Friday 17

18. SPECIAL SERVICES  AARP Income Tax Preparation and Submission  AARP Smart Driving Course  Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)  Medicare, Medicaid, other Insurance Issues  Services Available thru Resource for Seniors (published list)  Legal Services  Legal Aide, Wills, Trusts, etc.  US Constitution and Government Class  Bill of Rights  Computer Tutoring  Free Hair Cuts for Seniors 18

19. HEALTH FAIR  On-Site Testing  Hearing  Blood Pressure  Bone Density  Mammogram  Visiting Pharmacists  Care Providers  Flu Shots  CPR Classes  Chair Massages 19

20. INFORMAL  Body Shop  Exercise Equipment  Lunch and Learn Series  Lunch for Widows, Veterans, etc.  Lobby Visiting  Clubs  Reading  Theatre  Bingo 20

21. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Senior Center Awards  Center of Excellence since 2000 to Present  Resources for Seniors Recognition  Senior Games  State Fair  Research Study with UIC and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – 3-year fitness study for Fit and Strong  Provide Evidence Based Programs partnering with University of Chicago, and Stanford University  Training Site for Phase II of Fit and Strong  Holding Fit and Strong Classes 21

22. FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS In addition to the Building Expansion  Continue to Work with Facility Manager and Architect  Ramp in Parking Lot for Handicap Access  Audio Visual Equipment  New Computers  Toilet to Match Current Standards for Seniors  Exercise Flooring Materials  Storage  Parking Spaces 22

23. FINALE All Services at the Northern Wake Senior Center are; No Charge to Members 55 and Older plus Family Members and Care Givers www.resourcesforseniors.com 23

24. EXERCISE PROGRAMS  Aerobics – 15 to 30  Zumba – 20 to 30  Pilates- 10 to15  Yoga – 10 to 15  Chair Yoga – 20 to 25  Pilates/Yoga – 10  Line Dancing – 15 to 25  Ping Pong - 10  Strength Training/Balance – 30 to 40  Tap and Chair Tap – 10  Tai Chi for Arthritis - 30 24