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A clear path forward
T he Naples Senior Center is expanding to meet increasing demand. The
Naples Senior Center, a program of JFCS of Southwest Florida, opened
its doors on January 22, 2014 to 80 seniors who came for a hot lunch,
entertainment and most of all, comradery! For some, it was the first time in
several years they enjoyed a meal with others. Fast forward to present, the Naples
Senior Center has just under 700 members, offers programs five days a week from
10-4 and has quickly outgrown its space!
We are in the process of expanding from 3,000 square feet to 6,000 square Spanish language classes, chair yoga, tai chi,
feet at our current location on Castello Drive. YOU can be an important part of intellectually stimulating lectures, a writers’
this successful project by donating a “brick”, which will be permanently displayed group, knitting and crocheting, cards and
at the entrance of the Naples Senior Center. Bricks are being sold for $500, Maj Jong and a weekly hot lunch followed
$1,000 and $2,500 and can be personally inscribed. The EXPANSION BRICK by entertainment. The Alzheimer’s Support
CAMPAIGN creates an opportunity to be part of the magic that is happening at Network, Area Agency on Aging and Collier
the first senior center in Collier County, the Naples Senior Center! County Department of Social Services are
among the Community Partners using space
The Naples Senior Center offers art classes, computer skills training, at the Naples Senor Center to meet with those
interested in their services.
JFCS empowers individuals and families by
giving them tools to address life’s challenges.
Core services include mental health counseling,
geriatric case management, dementia respite
and caregiver support services, the JFCS Food
Pantry and the Naples Senior Center. Services
are provided by licensed, skilled professionals
and are supported by a corps of 120 volunteers.
Since the Naples Senior Centered opened
its doors in January 2014 it has become a portal
to core JFCS services. Usage of all programs,
including the JFCS Food Pantry, has doubled!
The Naples Senior Center is a place where
seniors meet for socialization, intellectually
stimulating and emotionally satisfying
programs. It is also a place where they can get
assistance with life’s challenges.
Please be part of our expansion. Order your
customized brick today!
To order your customized brick online visit
www.jfcsswfl.org or call 239.325.4444 and ask
for the “Brick Campaign!”
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