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The Heritage Center Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. Presenter: Scotty Brezgiel. Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. Established: September 2000
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The Heritage CenterLeavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. Presenter: Scotty Brezgiel
Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. • Established: September 2000 • Mission: The Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. provides a community Heritage Center, an ideal facility, not only serving our Seniors, but the citizens of Leavenworth County to improve quality of life for all through delivering educational, recreational, cultural events and numerous outstanding activities. • Serves:All of Leavenworth County • The Board of Directors is made up of individuals from throughout the County with a variety of interests and experiences.
History • Original plans called for construction of a new building • The building at 109 Delaware was obtained from Mac Greenamyre on July 1, 2001 • Council on Aging moved into the building in December 2001 • Renovation of the upper floor began in 2005 • Not a County Entity
Board Of Directors Executive Director Building Supervisor Capital Funding Coordinator Marketing Community Involvement Volunteer Coordination Programs Booked Events Fund Raising Events Daily Activities Organization Events Afternoon Office Help Newsletter Advertising Center Decoration Kitchen Help Closets and Cabinets Maintenance Crafts Kaffee-klatsch Games Heritage Singers Heritage Players Computer Class Weekend Evening Events Mardi Gras !st City Fest. Flea Market
Upper Level Inside of the Heritage Center Before the work began
Activities held at the Grand Opening in Oct. 2002 Music has always played an important roll at the Center
WHAT GOES ON IN THAT BUILDING? • We have a close working relationship with the Community Center • We have a partnership with the Leavenworth County Artists Association • Leavenworth Retired School Personnel • NARFE – National Assoc. or Retired Federal Employees • The facility is available for use by the public
THE MOST IMPORTANT USE!! The daily activities that include the many volunteers and individuals who enjoy gathering for the variety of programs, socialization and a sense of being useful and having ownership in the Center
ATTENDANCE AT THE CENTER The average attendance during the past 12 months for programs sponsored by the Heritage Center has been 634/month. An average of 132 volunteers have worked 471 hr./month. The average attendance at booked events has been 686/ month
Activities in The Center Games are very popular at the Center Farkel Joker Bridge Groups Card Games
Weekly Kaffee-Klatsch • Gossip • Games • Volunteers preparing the newsletter for mailing Heritage Players Two of the members perform for groups at the Center
Heritage Singers These folks enjoy singing and will be performing for groups A Sea of Red! 160 red hat ladies attended a luncheon sponsored by the Center
The Heritage Center sponsors musical events that are open to the public Three local Church groups Recently performed At the Center for an Evening of Joyful Praise
Annies’ Jubilee from Tonganoxie entertained over 200 at a recent performance • The Metro Band performs that great music of the Big Band era
Honoring the Veterans
How are we Funded ? • Rent • Volunteers providing labor & assisting with programs • Evening and Weekend Room Rentals • Fundraising Events • Dinner and Shows John Philip Sousa Concert • Grants
109A Delaware • Spacious facility for rent Jan. 1st Rental income has been the stabilizing factor in the existence of The Heritage Center
Fundraising Activity 1st City Festival Volunteers make all of the crafts that are for sale at the Center
True Country Band provides music for a Saturday night dance Mardi Gras 2011 A fun evening folks enjoying the music of the Dixieland Ducks – a great jazz band
The Ducks of Dixieland A Wonderful Jazz Band Folk Music We have a great variety of music and programs
Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnel enjoy a meal following their monthly meeting Prison City Modelers Club hold annual events at the Center
Weddings, Receptions, Birthday Parties, Class Reunions, Luncheons, Musical Events – The Heritage Center is available to everyone
GOALS FOR 2011 Secure Renters at 109A Delaware Continue seeking grants and funding to complete the renovation of the floors in the banquet room. Expand marketing and community outreach. Expand the programs within the Center.
Contact InformationHeritage Center109 DelawareLeavenworth, KS 66048913-682-2122www/heritagecenter-leavenworth.com