Home » News
February 13. 2013 11:00PM
A new senior center should open in Concord by April, organizers announced Wednesday, after securing 4,000 square feet of rental space that will allow them to offer meaningful programs designed for a range of seniors.
The private, non-profit Centennial Senior Center should open in early April at the Smokestack Center, a multi-tenant development at 254 N. State Street, which is across Route 3 from the New Hampshire State Prison.
"We are so excited about this new location as it will truly allow us to support people as they age through activities, education and advocacy, with an end goal of improving the quality of life for everyone," said Vivien F. Green, executive director of the Centennial Senior Center.
She said the space allows Centennial to provide for the Baby Boomer generation as it enters its retirement years.
Green said the new space will allow the private, non-profit organization to expand current programs, which are now being offered at space provided by the Concord Parks and Recreation Department.
She said the space will be big enough to launch a "Lunch and Learn" program, where topics such as Medicare and chef demonstrations will be presented.
The space will allow Centennial to offer programs during the evening for seniors who work during the day, she said.
Traditional programs at Centennial include health and wellness, yoga, art and strengthening.
The space is all on one floor, with offices, classrooms, an informal sitting area with a fireplace, a large meeting space that will hold as many as 80 people, and nearly two dozen parking spaces. It will offer the ability to use webinar, video and teleconferencing.
"It will cater to people age 50 to 100 or more and will offer traditional as well as non-traditional activities, supporting people as they age with a multi-generational approach," Green said.
Centennial conducted surveys and held listening sessions to determine the needs of the center, Green said.
She said the organization is funded by private donations and a $4.5 million endowment.
mhayward@unionleader.com
April opening eyed for Concord senior center
The private, non-profit Centennial Senior Center should open in early April at the Smokestack Center, a multi-tenant development at 254 N. State Street, which is across Route 3 from the New Hampshire State Prison.
"We are so excited about this new location as it will truly allow us to support people as they age through activities, education and advocacy, with an end goal of improving the quality of life for everyone," said Vivien F. Green, executive director of the Centennial Senior Center.
She said the space allows Centennial to provide for the Baby Boomer generation as it enters its retirement years.
Green said the new space will allow the private, non-profit organization to expand current programs, which are now being offered at space provided by the Concord Parks and Recreation Department.
She said the space will be big enough to launch a "Lunch and Learn" program, where topics such as Medicare and chef demonstrations will be presented.
The space will allow Centennial to offer programs during the evening for seniors who work during the day, she said.
Traditional programs at Centennial include health and wellness, yoga, art and strengthening.
The space is all on one floor, with offices, classrooms, an informal sitting area with a fireplace, a large meeting space that will hold as many as 80 people, and nearly two dozen parking spaces. It will offer the ability to use webinar, video and teleconferencing.
"It will cater to people age 50 to 100 or more and will offer traditional as well as non-traditional activities, supporting people as they age with a multi-generational approach," Green said.
Centennial conducted surveys and held listening sessions to determine the needs of the center, Green said.
She said the organization is funded by private donations and a $4.5 million endowment.
mhayward@unionleader.com
- Missing the point: The IRS scandal and state power - 12
- Helping panhandlers: A method worth trying in Manchester - 7
- For the people: A century of the NH primary - 0
- What innovation? The casino way is the lazy way - 10
- Not so merry: Giving Robin Hood a bad name - 4
- Disengaged: Obama's lousy excuse - 15
- Underestimating NH: Gun control picks two wrong targets - 34
- Roaming jihadis: A terrorist visits Manchester - 5
- Athletes and PE: Give them credit for sports - 7
Consider Nevada: Gambling always expands
READER COMMENTS: 6- Rochester man facing up to 30 years in prison for brutal assault - 0
- Man who confronts burglar in Nashua gets bit - 0
- Police say Nashua man struck woman with Jeep - 0
- Last-minute lobbying frantic as House prepares for casino vote - 1
- Pease chosen to receive new KC-46A refueling tanker; to bring 100 jobs - 3
- FBI agent kills Florida man during questioning about Marathon bombing suspect - 1
- Police seek man they say passed counterfeit bill at Manchester mall - 1
- Lightning strikes home in Exeter - 0
- For now, no more breakfasts in Manchester's Veterans Park - 11
House passes auto dealers bill of rights
READER COMMENTS: 0| Follow us: | ||
 |
 |
 |
- Should adultery remain a crime under U.S. military law?
- Yes
- 42%
- No
- 58%
- Total Votes: 641