PRESS RELEASE

Pet Ownership and Health

Mary Thompson, RN, MSN, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, spoke at The Wayne Senior Center about the connection that researchers have discovered between pet ownership and health. Mary owns a pet therapy dog and has seen first hand the difference that pets can make. Mary also discussed how to maintain your pet’s health through nutrition, exercise and socialization. Millennium Wealth Management, a division of Harleysville National Bank in Devon sponsors the Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Lions Club of Wayne Shares Holiday Cheer with The Wayne Senior Center!

The Lions Club of Wayne helped to serve lunch at the Wayne Senior Center’s Christmas party. Following Santa’s appearance, Phil Wilson presented Susan Shapiro with a donation. Thank you for your continued support Lions Club of Wayne!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Celebrating The Holidays at The Wayne Senior Center!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

KEEPING IN SHAPE AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER

Through Ageless Exercise at The Wayne Senior Center, a fitness level program was offered. This program was designed to increase an overall level of fitness by working out at the fitness center two to three times a week for eight weeks. Instruction was administered and monitored by a certified Fitness Trainer. At the end of eight weeks individuals were re-evaluated and the results were amazing! The outcome -- strength, endurance, flexibility and overall improvement! To celebrate this accomplishment, the seniors were recognized at a ceremony where representatives from Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square treated them to a healthy lunch, dynabands and a basket of cheer! For more information about the Fitness Program, call 610-688-6246.

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Entertainment With Lon Gibson

The Wayne Senior Center’s traditional Easter feast was greatly enhanced by entertainer, Lon Gibson. Lon is a graduate of the Academy of Music and recently has created his own show or “Ultimate Concert” consisting of jazz piano, pop songs and well known classical piano and cello pieces. He dazzled us with a mix of vocal, piano and cello. His performance was entertaining, educational and most definitely a very special treat!

 

 

 

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Wayne Senior Center Celebrates National Accreditation
April 2, 2009

Susan Shapiro, Executive Director of the
Wayne Senior Center, receives National Accreditation

We are extremely proud to announce that our Center has earned the distinguished award of National Accreditation. Staff members, Center members, the Board of Directors and members of the community at large all came together to work toward this goal. This March, the Wayne Senior Center passed the rigorous process to become accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers. This makes our Center one of only 161 accredited centers out of the 15,000 senior centers nationwide. What an accomplishment!

In order reach this distinction we had to attain the level of excellence in 9 key disciplines as measured by peer reviewers of national repute. Our Center was scrutinized in the areas of Purpose, Program Planning, Community, Records and Reports, Governance, Fiscal Management, Administration, Evaluation and Facility. We not only passed these stringent requirements, we received accolades for our fine work. A heartfelt thank you goes to all those who put in so much time and effort in reaching this important milestone.

"Today’s seniors are different than those in the past,” said Shapiro. “Going through the accreditation process gave us the opportunity to look hard at the programs we offer, the services seniors need now and those they are likely to need in the future. Our priorities are clearer as a result of going through the process and we have clear-cut plans for reaching the goals we set as part of the accreditation process. We know this will help us anticipate what programs seniors in the future will need."

Senior centers also serve as a resource for the entire community for information on aging, support for family caregivers, training professionals, lay leaders and students, and for developing innovative approaches to addressing aging issues.

As an integral part of the aging network, a senior center serves community needs, assists other agencies in serving older adults, and provides opportunities for older adults to develop their potential as individuals within the context of the entire community.

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MAGIC AKTION CLUB

From left to right: Margot Pierce, Aktion
Club President, Susan Shapiro, Wayne Senior
Center Executive Director, Kim Starks, Aktion
Club Vice President, Jackie Light, Aktion Club
Treasurer and Mary Rose Foy, Aktion Club Secretary.

Magic Aktion Club, sponsored by The Upper Main Line Kiwanis Club, presented a check to Susan Shapiro, executive director of The Wayne Senior Center. In a group effort, The Magic Aktion Club members decorated cup cakes that were baked by the Kiwanis Club and sold by The Valley Forge Middle School Builders club.

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IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

Wally Kennedy and Susan Shapiro

OUT SPREADING THE NEWS AGAIN!

Susan Shapiro, Executive Director of the Wayne Senior Center appeared as a special guest on “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” Wally Kennedy, one of our all time favorite hosts, interviewed Susan about the importance of senior centers. Stay tuned for an informational update with date, time and channel!