gulfport multipurpose senior center

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.