Program Participation

At Senior Center, Inc., we place a very high value on membership and expect that our members can count on it to provide valuable benefits. Annual membership is an important part of the funding picture that allows Senior Center Inc. to live up to our commitment to involve, enrich, and empower seniors in our community. Membership fees and program participation fees help cover direct program costs and costs for such essentials as utilities and facilities upkeep. Those who join and those who pay by program enable the Center to offer the wide array of programs, the majority of which are offered without charge to members, to meet needs and interests of community members aged 50 and better.

The Senior Staff continue to provide attendance rosters for Senior Center, Inc. programs. When participants cooperate in accurately marking attendance, they provide important information that can assist the Center in applying for grants, maintaining current programs, and developing new programs. Attendance numbers are one way to show our importance in the community and learn level of interest in the various programs.

Members whose membership has lapsed are invited to renew their membership or to pay a guest fee to continue to participate in the program. Guests are invited to participate in any program that is open to guests by paying the fee.  NOTE: Guests visiting a family member at a program do participate at the member rate. The fee differential applies to guests who are utilizing our services and programs repeatedly.

We are requesting that all members and guests sign-in at each meeting of a program. If a name is not pre-printed on the attendance sheet, simply add it! If typos appear, mark corrections! The names written or corrected in one month will be typed on the next attendance sheet to be prepared (typically for the month after the next month as rosters are prepared to be ready before the start of the month and rosters for a month are completed and turned in at or after the end of a month).

Members are presented with a great opportunity to encourage non-members to consider the benefits of joining the Senior Center, Inc.! Providing a great program and developing rapport with all participants can assist in increasing membership as well as improving member satisfaction. Participants of multiple programs or even one program over time, save money through membership and also can enjoy "member only" activities and take full advantage of all the services we offer – including the scholarship program, with donated funds available to cover membership fees and program fees for those requesting assistance. Membership packets are available at the Front Desk. LaDelle Holland, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, is available to provide more information on membership and the scholarship program. LaDelle can be reached by or at 974-7756.

We appreciate your assistance and support of our efforts to serve our members and meet our mission. If you have questions or suggestions on this process, please contact Beth Barber, Program Director, by or at 974-7756.

Fee differential guidelines* for FY09 (April 2008-March 2009):

* Some fees are set with a smaller differential, as determined by staff, instructor, and/or market.