activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Community Education and Outreach Events Senior Health & Wellness EducationHosts educational presentations for seniors and caregivers on topics such as long-term care planning—including ALTCS, reverse mortgages, and care options—and fraud prevention to help older adults recognize scams and protect personal information; past events have drawn up to 50 participants.
- Educational Presentations for Seniors Senior Health & Wellness EducationHosts presentations on topics such as long-term care planning (including financial aspects like ALTCS and reverse mortgages) and preventing consumer fraud, with previous fraud prevention events drawing 50 participants.
- Health and Wellness Programs for Older Adults Adaptive and Inclusive Fitness ClassesOffers weekly exercise classes designed for individuals aged 50-plus, featuring low-impact and light-intensity workouts to improve mobility, strength, cardio endurance, flexibility, and core stability.
- Home-Delivered Meals and Wellness Checks Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledDelivers meals, nutrition, and social connection to homebound seniors in Lake Havasu City on a daily basis, including wellness checks and social interaction during each delivery.
- Home-delivered Meals and Wellness Checks Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledDelivers meals, nutrition, and social connection to homebound seniors in Lake Havasu City daily, including wellness checks and social interaction during each delivery.
- Senior Enrichment and Social ActivitiesHosts regular social and recreational activities for seniors, including Bunco games, Open Arts and Craft Day every Thursday, open billiards play Monday through Friday, and Laughing Yoga classes to promote health, reduce stress, and foster community.
- Senior Exercise and Health Classes Adaptive and Inclusive Fitness ClassesOffers weekly exercise classes designed for individuals aged 50-plus, focusing on mobility, strength, cardio endurance, flexibility, and core stability, and hosts Laughing Yoga classes to improve health and reduce stress.
- Senior Wellness and Social ActivitiesHosts various social and recreational activities for seniors, including an Annual Tea Party, Open Arts and Craft Day, Bunco games, and open billiards play.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates a thrift store offering clothing and home goods, with proceeds used to support essential programs and services for local seniors.
- Thrift Store Operations and Donation ProgramOperates a thrift store inside the center that sells gently used clothing and home goods, with proceeds supporting essential programs and services for local seniors; accepts donations of gently used items to fund these programs.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community Engagement and Celebration annual_community_eventThe organization hosts an annual community event to engage with and celebrate seniors, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for this demographic.
- Community engagement through annual events and inclusive gatherings community_buildingHosts annual events and fosters welcoming environments to strengthen community ties among seniors, providing opportunities for connection, resources, and celebration.
- Creating a Welcoming Environment for Seniors community_buildingThe organization aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere that offers food, fun, activities, information, and resources, thereby serving as a central hub for senior engagement and support.
- Holistic Senior Support holistic_senior_supportThe organization combines meal delivery with wellness checks and social interaction to combat isolation and support the overall well-being of homebound seniors, recognizing that nutrition is one component of a broader need for care and connection.
- Integrated senior well-being through meal delivery and wellness checks holistic_senior_supportCombines meal delivery with wellness checks and social interaction to address both nutritional needs and social isolation, thereby supporting the holistic well-being of homebound seniors.
- Self-sustaining funding via social enterprise social_enterpriseOperates a thrift store as a social enterprise to generate retail revenue that directly supports senior programs, reducing reliance on external funding.
- Social Enterprise for Program Funding social_enterpriseThe organization operates a thrift store as a social enterprise to generate funding for senior programs through retail sales, thereby creating a sustainable revenue stream independent of traditional donations or grants.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Arts & Crafts
Weekly open arts and crafts day to promote cognitive health, emotional regulation, and social connection
Billiards
Open pool play during center hours to encourage recreation and socialization
Bunco
Social dice game event fostering fun, laughter, and community engagement among seniors
Laughing Yoga
Yoga program combining laughter and movement to reduce stress and improve wellness for seniors
Long Term Care Program Presentation
Educational session on ALTCS, reverse mortgages, home health, and hospice care for seniors and caregivers
Meals on Wheels
Delivers balanced, chef-prepared meals to homebound seniors aged 60+; includes wellness checks and social interaction during delivery
Preventing Consumer Fraud and Increasing Awareness
Educational presentation by the Office of the Attorney General on recognizing and avoiding scams targeting seniors
Senior Nutrition Program
Provides hot, nutritious lunches at the senior center; $5 suggested donation for those 60+, $7 for guests under 60
Thrift Store (Hidden Treasures)
On-site store selling gently used items; proceeds support senior programs and provide volunteer opportunities
Wellness and Fitness Classes
Low-impact exercise classes designed for adults 50+ to improve mobility, strength, cardio endurance, and flexibility
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Long Term Care (AHCCCS) Government — Contractor providing support for the Meals on Wheels program serving seniors with medical or physical limitations.
- Jennie Hundra Partner — Provided handcrafted desserts for the Annual Tea Party event.
- Office of the Attorney General Partner — MaryAnn Deminsky from the Office of the Attorney General presents on preventing consumer fraud.
- United Healthcare Partner — Partner in delivering balanced, chef-prepared meals to eligible seniors through the Meals on Wheels program.
- Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) Partner — Collaborates on eligibility and delivery of Meals on Wheels services to homebound seniors.