"During preparation for a new Senior Center, Snohomish Senior's activities and services have been temporarily moved to St. Michael's Church, lower level small hall, 1514 Pine Avenue in Snohomish. Our mailing address is: PO Box 1426, Snohomish WA 98291"
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Snohomish Seniors is dedicated to promoting the physical, emotional, intellectual and economic well-being of older adults through a variety of activities, services, opportunities for learning, participation, and socializing, both at the center and elsewhere. In 1988, a group of area seniors gathered to enjoy the company of others with similar interests, meeting in the VFW Hall. In 1995 they secured a home of their own: a small old house located at the entrance to Pilchuck Park. Through membership and support it was renovated to create one large dividable room, a small residential kitchen, three restrooms and 11 parking spaces.
Membership in the organization increased 50% in 2002-2003 and another 40% in 2004. Today Snohomish Seniors is a vibrant organization with nearly 300 members offering 45 programs and services including meal programs, health and wellness, educational forums, outreach to shut-ins and social and recreational activities. A 2002 Community Needs Assessment Survey noted that even more seniors would use the Center if there were more activity rooms, additional parking, improved ADA access, increased programs and professional staff.
Looking ahead the projected increase in people 65 and over by 2015 is 17%. With growth projections, the increased interest in Center activities and the Survey results, the membership and Board of Directors committed to building a new 6,000 square foot Center in order to meet current and future needs of the senior population.
Fund-raising was initiated and the Seniors have reached nearly 80 percent of their fund-raising goal for construction costs through foundations, government, individuals and businesses. The City of Snohomish has dedicated property at 506 Fourth Street, near the Sno-Isle Library for the new Center and has budgeted $150,000 for frontage improvements to the property which includes bringing utilities to the property line, curbs, gutter, sidewalks and overlaying the street. The Seniors are continuing their fund-raising in order to complete the Capital Campaign. They have secured their building permit and anticipate commencing construction in early 2008.
To be a part of this exciting project stop by the Center or contact their Executive Director, Karen Charnell, at 360-568-0934 or director.ssc@verizon.net. Cash and in-kind donations are welcomed.