Senior Citizens Services, Inc.

ROCHESTER SENIOR CENTER ROCHESTER SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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VISION: Providing opportunities for seniors to “age well” and be successfully independent.

WHO WE ARE: Senior Citizens Services, Inc., doing business as the Rochester Senior Center, is a

non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving older adults in/around the Rochester MN/ Olmsted County area since 1961.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm; Friday, 9 am-1 pm

MISSION STATEMENT: To enrich the lives of older adults

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IN MEMORIUM

2014 was another big year for us and will go down as a year of transition. The Rochester City Council got us off to a great start on March 17, 2014 to fund the additional $2.3M for the Senior Center addition to the Recreation Center renovation. Throughout the year your representatives met with the design team and city planners from Park and Rec to flesh out the new center. Sometime in 2016 we hope to be enjoying our new space, complete with a warm water pool, a healthy living center, space and amenities designed with seniors in mind, and so much more. Many thanks go to the members of the Senior Center Steering Committee who have worked these past two years with the architects and design firm that brought forth the plans for this project. We are now moving into the capital campaign phase of the project with the Excelsior Bay Group, an outside consultant, to identify opportunities at the new center for individuals as well as organizations to donate to the project. We need to raise over $2 million to make this a hospitable and exciting venture. Early interviews confirm that each of us will need to contribute as our center competes with at least nine other capital campaigns in the community. I can tell you that we are also pursuing a vendor to run our new café, and that it will be part of our destination. As the year came to a close we also ended our fund-raising with Flamingo Bingo. The partnership with the Elks Lodge and renovation of their banquet hall space just did not work out. Our longtime board member and manager of bingo, Deb Nusbaum brought vigor and resource to this activity for more than five years. Her contribution to the endeavor allowed your Senior Center and its Foundation to enjoy over $100,000 per year in gambling revenue. This was the largest bingo operation in the state but took a tremendous amount of human effort to sustain an activity that no longer garnered great appeal or community support. My three years as president of the Senior Center also ended in January with a smooth transition to Bruce Swanson. Unfortunately, Bruce’s life ended abruptly on February 25, 2015 having spent part of that afternoon at the Senior Center helping to plan your future.

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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Bruce Lane Swanson, age 71, died unexpectedly on February 25th, 2015 at his home in Rochester. A highly respected CPA, Bruce volunteered his time and skills to many local non-profit organizations, including the Rochester Senior Center, where he served on the board since 2011, serving as treasurer, and as a member of both the Finance and Nominating committees. He was recently elected board president for 2015.

Outside of work, Bruce was an avid sportsman who enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.

We thank Bruce for his years of service to the Senior Center. He will be missed.

PROGRAM IMPACT

2014 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

Membership Fee: $50/year (65-89 years old): 994 Membership Fee: $60/year (under 65 years old): 79 Honorary Memberships (age 90+): 160 Reduced Rate Memberships: 7 Complimentary Memberships: 31 New Members: 114 Members who Passed Away: 40 Male Members: 432 Female Members: 801

Member Age Statistics:

Under age 65: 79 Age 65-89: 994 Over age 90: 160 TOTAL: 1,233

LIFE ENRICHMENT & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

PURPOSE: To promote health and wellness by providing access to activities, programs, and services.

2014 STATISTICS & SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION: • Program attendance = 49,632

• Average daily attendance (Monday-Friday) = 175

• Average monthly attendance = 3,569

• 487 different programs were offered for a total of 4,547 educational opportunities, activities, recreational programs and services offered.

• Information & Assistance appointments = 311

• Average number of meals served = 27/day

• AARP Tax Assistance appointments = 514

• The Senior Center was open 244 days.

SERVICE RELATED OFFERINGS: • AARP Tax Assistance • Blood Pressure Checks • Driver Refresher Classes • Flu Shots • Foot Clinic • Hearing Screening • Matter of Balance Classes • Medicare Part D Plan Comparisons • RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

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VOLUNTEER SUPPORT - WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Estimated Hours of Volunteer Support = 75,000+ Actual hours recorded = 27,240.67 The number of unduplicated volunteers that reported volunteer hours in 2014 = 523 We continue to work at increasing the number of volunteers who record their hours in our online database program. We appreciate all volunteer service, whether formally recorded or not.

2014 Year-End Membership Satisfaction Survey Data

• The top reason for joining the Center? To meet other people and create new friendships.

• 92 % rate their satisfaction with the Center’s programs, offerings, services and activities as satisfied or very satisfied.

• 33% prefer to receive information about the Center’s upcoming program offerings via the weekly email.

• 33% were Facebook users.

• 84% drove their own car to get the Senior Center. 3% took the bus or taxi.

• 91% rated the Center’s staff as good to excellent.

• 25% have been members more than 10 years.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

COMMUNITY IMPACT & ENGAGEMENT

• Castle Quilters donated items to area organizations including Crisis Nursery, Salvation Army, and St. Mary’s Neo-Natal Unit.

• Young at Heart Singers, Silver Treads Square Dance Club and Kitchen Band brightened the lives of many throughout SE MN through their 60+ performances.

• Knitters donated items to Head Start and Methodist Auxiliary.

• Participated in Mayo Clinic Medical School Quest Program.

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STAFF SERVICE NOTES: Over 35 Years of Employment Cindy Sogla, 40 years with SCS, Inc.

20-25 Years of Employment Sally Gallagher, 25 years with SCS, Inc.

5-10 Years of Employment Julie Gran, 6 years with SCS, Inc.

Making a Difference. What members shared in our 2014 surveys

2014 NEW MEMBER SURVEY DATA

• 43% found out about the programs and offerings at the Center from a friend or another member of the Center.

• 85% live in their own house/condo/apartment. • 76% drive their own car to get to and from the

Center. • 86% felt the membership fee was within their

means.

• 24% purchased a parking lot access card at the time of joining the Center.

• 24% are currently caring for a loved one in their home.

• Top 3 reasons for joining the Center: for the recreational opportunities, for the computer classes and to meet other people/new friends.

• “The activities & friends that I have met over the years have been very uplifting in my life.” • “I benefit from the people I meet and the support from the staff. The Center is a valuable part of

my life.” • “If I could be there every day I would be there. I enjoy my time there very well.” • “So impressed and grateful!”

OFFICERS: Dr. Eric Tangalos, President John Scheid, Vice President Angie Rustad, Secretary Bruce Swanson, Treasurer

John Beatty Mark Cairns Sara Clausen Shannon Day John Ellingson Bob Elwood Kevin Hennessey

Pat Johnson Dana Knaak Lori Lonergan Brennan Jerry Mahoney Joe Mahoney Sandra Means Tim Melin

David Moertel Bernie Nesler Deb Nusbaum Karl Pasch Lucinda Stockwell Dr. Ericka Tung Doug Wright

2014 AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 SENIOR CENTER FINANCIAL REPORT* (From Audited Financial Statements)

Financial Statements for the Agency and Foundation were audited by Smith Schafer & Associates and rendered an unqualified and clean opinion for each. The Financial Reports, 990 and Charitable Organization Report are available on our website.

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2014 FINANCIAL ITEMS TO NOTE

• Grants Received: • Community Development Block Grant = $8740 • City of Rochester Grant = $165,000

• Senior Center Net Assets totaled $1,683,520 at year-end and consisted of the following:

• Undesignated = $1,011,147 • Invested in Property & Equipment, net of debt =

$518,981 • Temporarily Restricted = $11,348 • Reserve Account Balance at year end = $887,376

Donations to the Senior Center and the Foundation: Total Amount Donors: Raised: $1-99: 415 $13,750 $100-$249: 104 $12,391 $250-$499: 31 $ 9,774 $500-$999: 36 $19,000 $1,000-$2,499: 13 $17,391 $2,500-$4,999: 1 $ 2,500 $5,000-$9,999: 4 $28,747 $10,000 or More: 0 $0 Total 604 $103,553

Revenue 2014 %

General Contributions $66,085 8%

Bequests $9,947 1%

In-Kind Contributions (City of Rochester, leased space) $208,226 24%

Special Event/Fundraising Income $58,205 7%

City of Rochester $173,740 20%

County Grant $5,000 1%

Information & Assistance Program Federal Grant $5,744 1%

State of MN Grant to support AARP Tax Assistance Program $6,100 1%

United Way Specific Care $3,454 0%

Castle Café Income $43,018 5%

Membership Dues $54,168 6%

Program Income $79,915 9%

Programming Grant - ART $4,852 1%

Gambling Donation $70,081 8%

Miscellaneous (Rentals, Parking, Podein Building Rental) $62,125 7%

Total Revenue $850,660 100%

Expense 2014 %

Life Enrichment & Wellness Programs $874,208 75%

Information & Assistance Program $5,744 0%

Management & General $18,946 2%

Fundraising - General $50,439 4%

Fundraising -Gambling $209,447 18%

Total Expense $1,158,784 100%

Smallest Gift: $2; Largest gift: $9,947

2014 FINANCIAL INCOME SOURCE BREAKDOWN

2014 FINANCIAL EXPENSE SOURCE BREAKDOWN

NOTE – The ideal standard for a well-run charity is to have General, Administrative, & Fundraising expenses run at 10%, 3 year annual expense average, per the Charities Review Council; our 3-year average is 6.33%.

These charts do not include In-Kind Donations of $208,226.

Participant Generated* vs. Grants

*NOTE – Over half (59%) of the Center’s operating budget is provided by program income, donations, fundraising activities & membership dues.

Expenses with Breakout of Facility Costs

Program Income,

$185,058 , 29%

Grants, $195,436 ,

30%

Donations &

Fundraising, $207,772 ,

32%

Member-ship Dues, $54,168 ,

9%

Participant Generated,

$376,917 , 59%

City of Rochester,

$173,740 , 27%

County, $5,000 , 1%

State, $4,852 , 1%

Federal, $5,744 , 5%

AARP, $6,100 , 1% RSC Foundation

(bingo), $70,081 , 11%

Life Enrichment & Wellness Programs,

$874,208 , 92%

Information & Assistance Program,

$5,744 , 1%

Management & General,

$18,946 , 2%

Fundraising - General,

$50,439 , 5%

Programming, $751,690 , 65%

Fundraising, $259,886 , 22%

Admin., $45,790 , 4%

Facility Costs,

$128,262 , 11%

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SENIOR LEGACY

Members of Senior Legacy Society have made a planned gift to the Center in their will or estate plan.

Current Members Gail Anderson

Marilyn Anderson John Bakke

Herb Erickson Anonymous

Lee & Shirley Graham Irle Gusa

Eleanor Herold Dr. Marie Maher

Vivian Malcomson James & Anita Martin

Marlys McCoy Anonymous Anonymous

John & Lois Rink Anonymous

Chris & Angie Rustad Dr. Florence Schubert

Dean & Julie Stenehjem Lucinda Stockwell

Jan Vilen Opal Weis

Darryl & Diana Welde Deceased Members

Harold Byers Dorothy Chase Joan Erickson Grace Franz Marie Gusa Roy Hesby

Genevieve Molski Earl Passe

Yvonne Passe Kathryn Selness

Pauline R. Utzinger Elsie Verdoorn

Hilton Vilen Muriel (Boodie) Werbel

Ernest (Buck) Zobel

What members are excited about.

“Looking forward to the new facility... more space and more up to date facility.”

“Looking forward to the new center, which will enable more activities for us to participate in.”

“Looking forward to the new center! Parking should be so much better and it will be more accessible.”

“The sooner the new Senior Center opens, the better.”

“The art studio space part of the New Center is something younger seniors are interested in. Good job with the design.”

“Love the look of the newsletter now. Very professional, well organized, and easy to read.”

“It’s going to be great and benefit many, many people for many generations to come.”

“I think a future idea would be to offer grandmas & grandpas-and-tots swim class. Providing a time for grandparents to swim with their grandkids would be awesome.”

1 – 2014 SUPPORT OF THE SENIOR CENTER THANK YOU DONORS!

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Bequests Pauline Utzinger Building & Program Funds – Restricted Mr. & Mrs. Tom Adams Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Albright Elaine Alcock AMPI Virginia Anderson Andy’s Crossroad Liquor Store Beetles Bar & Grill Jeff Berning Susan Bjornsen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brzyski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bunton Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cairns Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Stan Czaplewski Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Dilley Donna Hoehne Travel Agency Eagle Drug of Rochester Eagles Club Mr. & Mrs. Scott Fanning Fiesta Café & Bar Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Garr Glenn’s Motorcoach Tours Glynner’s Pub Mary Goodsell Dale Haigh Karen Harders Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harding Jacqueline Hick Marie House Mr. & Mrs. David Hunt Hunt’s Silver Lake Drug Store Christopher & Sandra Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kamper Mary Kuehn Doug Lambert In-Kind Donations Dave & Deb Nusbaum Tom & Martha Hoag Kathy Lessard Mr. & Mrs. Gayland Lightner Modern Woodmen of America Olmsted Medical Center Karen Ortloff Bernice Patterson Jane Pember Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Pool Room Prime Time Health Advisors Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. William Ringenberg Rochester Family Eye Clinic Arlene Rohde Lucille Root Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rosener Michael Salscheider Mr. & Mrs. James Sloan Stifel, Nicolaus & Co Texas Roadhouse TGM Pizza Inc. Betty Torkelson Whistle Binkies on the Lake Mr. & Mrs. James Wignes Mr. & Mrs. Ken Willkomm Caring Fund Donors Marie Maher Betty Walters

2 – THANK YOU DONORS! YOU HELP US ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION!

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Castle Café Donors Lyle Abrahamson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Christopherson Lydia Dingfelder Twyla Finck Phoebe Fitzgerald Janice Gunlogson Annette Harrison David Harwood Barbara Henoch Thomas Hingeveld Phyllis Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Johnson Don Johnson Nancy Kane Jo Kapinos Kiwanis Clubs of Rochester Nancy Kolaas Helen Lovgren Mr. & Mrs. Art Maley Judy McCabe Mr & Mrs. Earl McCleary William McNeil Olmsted Co Sentence to Service Program Our Saviors Lutheran Church-Martha Circle Bernice Patterson Helen Richardson Arlene Rohde Daniel Schroeder Avis Skjeie Lucinda Stockwell Pat Taylor Orma Tenti Jan Vilen Maureen Welder Mr. & Mrs. Ken Willkomm

Hole-In-One Sponsors Macken Funeral Home Med City Mobility MN Auto License Bureau Morning Pride Lions Club Bernice Patterson Rochester Host Lions Club Rochester Exchange Club Sertoma 700 Club Lucinda Stockwell Zumbro Area Eagles #2228 Arnold’s Supply & Kleenit C.O. Brown Agency Clements Chevrolet Dunlap & Seeger Seeger Eastwood Bank Edward Jones Investments Ellingson Insurance Group Mercedes-Benz of Rochester O&B Shoe Store Smith Schafer & Associates Sterling State Bank The Homestead of Rochester Center Donors Anonymous Doug Abrahamson Mr. & Mrs. Tom Adams Marilyn Anderson Mr. & Mrs. William Angerman Wally Arnold Elizabeth Aufenthie Gary Axberg Lavonne Baier John Bakke (cont. on next page)

3 – THANK YOU DONORS! WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

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Sharon Barasness Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Beard Mr. & Mrs. Richard Berg Samaritan Bethany Foundation Mary Beyerle Jennifer Birch Colleagues of Colleen Bjerke Irene Blohm Senior Center Book Club Members Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brogan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brown Joan Bryant-Mandler Dianna Bryant-Sendek Frieda Buesing Judy Buol Barb Butturff Ron Bymers Don D. Carlson Lois M. Carter Mr. & Mrs. Wei-Long Chen Jay Christensen Lois Christianson Mr. & Mrs. Chris Christopherson Delma Clarey Susan Collins Mr. & Mrs. Roger Daly Dolores Delaney Diamond Nails Dison’s Cleaners Diane Downer David Dunn Eagle Drug of Rochester Eastwood Bank Mr. & Mrs. Richard Erwin Helen Eubank Marie H. Fanning

Twyla Finck Meellee Fish Phoebe Fitzgerald Audrey Folkert Debra Fredericksen Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fujan Sally & Kelly Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Fred Garske Former Gift Shop Volunteers Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Goetz Gold Crown Limousine Julie & Terry Gran C. Sue Greenberg Lorraine Groth Irle Gusa Susan Haessly Marilyn Haglund Joyce Haltom Judy Hameister Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hamre Mary Hanson Dorothy Hardtke Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hennessey Marion Heram Rusti Hessig Home Instead Senior Care Mr. & Mrs. Lester Horntvedt Mr. & Mrs. Greg Hostetter Mary House Mr. & Mrs. Steve Huyber IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign IBM Employee Donations IBM Computer Grant Phyllis Jacobs (cont. on next page)

4 – THE SENIOR CENTER RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS!

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Harold Jenkins Alpha Jensen Janet Jensen Karen Jensen Patricia Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Curt Johnson Don Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Julius Nancy Kane Jo Kapinos Charles Karver Senior Center Kitchen Band Members Kiwanis Club of Rochester Day Makers Mr. & Mrs. Dana Knaak Senior Center Knitting Group Nancy Kolaas Raymond Krolak Margie Kyllo Mr. & Mrs. George Lamb Lasker-Blickle Jewelers Gary Leibovich Shirley Leiferman John Leimer Lois Leuth Mr. & Mrs. I.J. Lewison Tim Liepold, Sr. Germaine Little Beverly Livesay Local Independent Charities of America Birdie & David Logue Lori Lonergan Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Kirby Long Paz Lopez Darrell Luce Terri & Jon Lucivansky Patricia Lukowiak

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lynch Madonna Towers Vivian Malcomson Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Maley Mike Martin Ruth Martin Le Anne Mattison Phyllis Maxwell Med City Mobility Mr. & Mrs. Morris Melhouse Barbara Meline Gary Meyer David Moertel Mr. & Mrs. Nevin Moon Verna Moran Mr. & Mrs. Glen Moreland George Morrow, Jr. Beverly Morton Mr. & Mrs. Lance Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Nesler Mr. & Mrs. Nick Nielson Cynthia Nordyke Mr. & Mrs. Dave Nusbaum Olmsted National Bank Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Pankow Phillip Pankow Mr. & Mrs. Karl Pasch Bernice Patterson Laurie Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pesch Becky Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Paul Plager Mr. & Mrs. Cletus Pollack Marjorie Pratten Premier Bank Rochester (cont. on next page)

5 – THE SENIOR CENTER RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS!

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Senior Center Quilters Michael Radio Paul Radzak Mr. & Mrs. Dale Richter Scott Rieke Darlene Riess Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ringenberg Mr. & Mrs. John Rink Genevieve Robbins Dave Roberts Hazle Robinson Rochester Morning Pride Lions Club Arlene Rohde Mr. & Mrs. Ed Rust Penny Ryno Stacie Salo & Jared Kuehl Michael Salscheider Schmidt Goodman Office Prod. – Employees Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Schumacher Norma Sedlack Harold Sell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Senges Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shafer Mary Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Lou Sheppard Shorewood Senior Campus & Commons Senior Center Silver Treads Square Dance Group Kristina Smith Glenice Smith Cindy & Dale Sogla Mary Sogla Mary Sorum Jacque Sourkes State Farm Ins. – N. Vander Waerdt Marietta Steck

Eleanor Stellpflug Dean & Julie Stenehjem Pat Stern Elaine Stettler Rita Steuernagel Ruth Stevens Stewartville Pizza Ranch Gail Stilling Lucinda Stockwell Lila Swanson Mr. & Mrs. J. Stewart Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Takahashi Dr. & Mrs. Eric Tangalos Mr. & Mrs. James Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Thompson Liz Thompson Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Tischer Doris Toddie Sue Tollefson Betty Torkelson Tina Trihey Dr. Ericka Tung Nancy Vander Waerdt Sylvia Viken Jan Vilen Mabel Walbruch Faye Waldo Grace Wallace Betty Walters Celestine Ware Yvonne Weeldreyer Margaret Wente Mr. & Mrs. Alan Werle Edward Whelan Patricia White (cont. on next page)

6 – THE SENIOR CENTER RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS!

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Widowed Persons Service Mr. & Mrs. Myron Wilke Rosemary Willis & Harold Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Eric Woodford Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wottreng Mr. & Mrs. J. Herman Yates Ye Olde Bucher Shoppe Shirley Young Senior Center Young At Heart Singers Pat Zirbes SeniorNet Donors Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ableitner Mr. & Mrs. Tom Adams RoseMary Amberg Judy Berg Corene Bernatz Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Brown David Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Bill Galligan Carol Gavin Pat Gregerson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jensen Rosa Larson Phyllis Lehman Betty Lentz Leo Loftus Aggie Lorentz Mr. & Mrs. Luverne Moe Mr. & Mrs. Gene Nolan Catherine Park Bernice Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Ed Rust Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Spiekerman

Jeannette Trachy Terry Wagner Mr. & Mrs. John Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Ken Willkomm Support Our Seniors Campaign Gail Anderson Madeline Bahr Lloyd Bartholomew Mary Borgen Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brumm Dr. & Mrs. William Brutinel Construction Laborer’s Local 405 Victoria Dalle-Molle Rhea Dickson Helen Drewes Meellee Fish Audrey Folkert Julia Franken Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frisch Mr. & Mrs. Bill Galligan Mr. & Mrs. Fred Garske Mary Jane Goode Gerard Goulet Ginny Gunderson Ruth Guy Jean Guyse Sue E. Haessly Mr. & Mrs. David Hahn John Hanlon Mr. & Mrs. Gene Harnack Tom Harnack Kevin Hennessey Mary Lou Hindal Patricia Johnson (cont. on next page)

7 – THE SENIOR CENTER RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS!

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Mr. & Mrs. John Kerr Mary Diane Kinnamon Robert Kline Mr. & Mrs. Bill Knadel Neva Ladin-Fuchs Judy Laudon Mr. & Mrs. John Leitzen Germaine Little Lori Lonergan Brennan Helen Lovgren Vivian Malcomson Le Anne Mattison Judy McCabe Mr. & Mrs. Harold Mellem Mr. & Mrs. Luverne Moe Juan Moreno Delphine Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Nesler Olmsted National Bank Diane Parker Mr. & Mrs. Joe Parks Bernice Patterson Laurie Pearson Irv Plitzuweit Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ransom Mr. & Mrs. Dale Richter Martha Riley Jack Riley Mr. & Mrs. John Rink Ruby M. Rose Mr. & Mrs. John Scheid Art Schmidt Penny Schroeder Seneca Foods Irene Sheppard Beverly Simpson

Margaret Sloan Glenice Smith Connie Smyrk State Farm Ins. Mr. & Mrs. Dean Stenehjem Rosemary Willis & Harold Stewart David Stockwell Lucinda Stockwell Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Stowe Evie Strain Dr. & Mrs. Eric Tangalos Clyde Taylor Orma Tenti Mr. & Mrs. Jon Thiem Nancy Vander Waerdt Jan Vilen Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wagner Grace Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Loren Weisbrod Shirley M. Wilson Doug Wright Legacy Fund Donors Rochester Morning Pride Lions Club Note: We try hard to ensure that everyone’s name is listed and spelled correctly. We apologize if for some reason your name is missing or misspelled. Please contact us so we can make the correction.

Senior Citizens Services Inc. Rochester Senior Center 121 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55906 507-287-1404 www.rochesterseniorcenter.org

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Rochester, MN 55906

Permit No. 51

Enough parking

Accessibility and special need type restroom facilities

That I will be well and able to walk in the door!

The warm water pool and exercise facilities that will work me

More rooms for meetings

More room and adequate parking

You will be open on weekends and into the evenings

Greater support from the community as a whole

Good lighting in all the rooms

Safer parking and walking into the center

Swimming in a truly warm water pool

More diverse programming

That it will be easier for those of us that use a walker or cane can move around more easily

More younger seniors will participate in activities

Hope the new Center's scheduling doesn't conflict with school sports at Rec Center

Good food

That it will be affordable

More educational seminars

A quality building will be built with a focus on programs

A-live A-ccessible & A-fordable!

Access to swimming pool for exercise

A women's pool league

More pickle ball courts

A great pool/billiards room

A Nice "BIG" art room

The swimming pool will be 89 degrees for us with arthritis

The woodworking shop

Biggest Hopes for the New Senior Center/Rec. Center

Fall 2016, Anticipated occupancy