Wyoming Parks & Recreation Department 2012 Annual Report

WYOMING SENIOR CENTER COMPLETES GAME ROOM RENOVATIONS
Continuing our investment in meeting the needs of our growing population of older
adults, the Wyoming Senior Center (WSC) has completely renovated the Game Room,
updating a popular area into a modern, user-friendly gaming space. Using a variety of
funding sources — the dedicated Parks and Recreation millage, a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), and Wyoming Senior Fellowship Club, Inc. — the WSC refurbished
pool tables, improved the energy efficiency by replacing outdated windows and
light fixtures. Additionally, a second flat-screen television was donated by our friends at
Godfrey Lee Middle School, giving our patrons a television dedicated strictly to watching
sports, while still having an area in which to use the WSC’s Nintendo Wii® gaming system.
“I am so thankful for the WSC everyday. I’m not sure what I would do without it. Coming here has allowed me to
make new friend and find a productive way to spend my free time.”
- WSC Participant
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT PROVIDES GREAT IMPACT TO WSC
The success of the Wyoming Senior Center can be attributed to the volunteers who
support our programs. Our tremendous team of volunteers, who are the backbone of
what we do, bring enthusiasm, energy and ideas to every program, activity, and class
at the WSC. They help guarantee that we offer a welcoming facility and quality
programs to older adults in West Michigan.
To look just at the number of volunteers and the hours they put in for our programs
ignores the human touch they add to many of our programs. However, the impact is great, and the numbers prove it.
In 2012, approximately 120 volunteers gave 8,948 hours of their time to the WSC. That equates to 4 ½ full time staff
members. Volunteer’s time and talents are used in a variety of ways, including Coffee Shop and Bingo support,
organizing fitness programs, office support, etc. Many of the programs offered at the WSC rely on volunteers entirely
to ensure that the programs run smoothly.
In January 2011, the WSC began a Volunteer of the Month Program. This is a great way to both spotlight our
volunteers and give them a measure of extra thanks for all their hard work. In addition to this monthly recognition we
acknowledge all of our volunteers at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner.
Where do WSC Volunteers Serve?
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Commercial Bingo
Social Bingo
Coffee Shop
Activity Committee
Craft & Card Clubs
Exercise
Travel
Special events
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