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SENIOR CENTER NEEDS

Parking & Access

  • Use existing parking lot if possible; no inclines
  • Well-lit, clearly marked accessible parking spaces close to the entrance
  • Safe, single covered entrance and drop-off area with benches for waiting
  • Clear, wide, non-slip walkways from parking to the main entrance
  • Numerous exit paths from the building
  • Handsfree entrance and exit doors

Building & Lobby

  • One story that is energy efficient, possibly with solar power
  • Great lighting with lots of windows for natural light
  • Large lobby to accommodate crowds during events and when needed for a warming and cooling haven
  • Registration desk at entrance that is low enough for accessibility by all
  • ADA compliant bathrooms with benches & hooks
  • Benches in hallways
  • Outdoor patio/garden/courtyard
  • Indoor walking track with marking to know how far you have walked
  • Senex Program/Adult Day Care:  designed specifically for that use with its own bathroom
  • Backup generators are required for kitchen and remaining building needs
  • Filtered water stations

Gym & Courts

  • A full gym and half gym with hardwood floors
  • 6 pickleball courts & a basketball court; dance and exercise classes also on these courts
  • Fewer lines with different colors per sport; don't place volleyball lines
  • Elevated platform for teachers
  • Climate-controlled environment for physical activities

Pool & Locker Rooms

  • Saltwater pool with 6 lanes and deep enough for scuba and lifeguard training
  • Chair lift to get in and out of the pool for people with disabilities
  • Water temperature regulation for therapeutic swimming, 87-93 degrees
  • Pool near main entrance to reduce extra staffing so both pool and other attendees can "swipe" in at same location
  • Entrance to pool needs to be ADA compliant; ladders unsafe, need step entrance
  • Spacious, non-slip changing areas with more bench seating
  • Shower/changing combo with no lip to step over; need more than currently have
  • Private/family changing room
  • Suitemate swimsuit water extractor in each locker room and multiple wall dryers
  • More restrooms than what we currently have

Multipurpose Rooms & Programs

  • Multipurpose room large enough for lunches when there are events in the main dining room
  • A multipurpose room for creative art classes with a sink and better lighting
  • Room with mirrors and dance floor to be used for balance and strength, ballroom dance, yoga, exercise, with raised platform for the instructor
  • Library/puzzle area/cafe with light snacks, water, coffee, tea
  • Game room with pool table, dart boards, ping pong, corn hole
  • Fitness room including treadmills, exercise bikes, resistance training machines, stretching area, free weights, cross training machines like NuStep; trainer from Hawk to teach seniors how to use the equipment several sessions a week
  • Room for voting so don't have to close activities for voting
  • Rooms for tax prep, support groups, card playing, mahjong
  • Physical therapy 

Technology & Services

  • Enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the facility
  • Accessible tablet stations for digital literacy training
  • Centralized information kiosk for upcoming community events

Food Service

  • Need a larger, commercial kitchen with more refrigeration and ability to warm food; critical need for back up generators

  • Dining room needs to be larger than current one so more people can go to Dine & Discover and parties

  • Kitchen needs to be attached to the dining room

  • Need communal lunches

  • Meals on Wheels program needs access to volunteer cars where loading & unloading has a one way road

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