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Senior Community Services' relationship with the Orono Community dates back to 1982 when your council voted to support the work of one of our programs * then called Westonka Counseling for Older Adults, now referred to as the Senior Outreach Program. This program works with the very frail, often quite old client. Staff of Senior Outreach work, usually on a one-to-one basis, with the older person, helping them find the programs and services that will keep them out of a nursing home. It is a vital program and with the numbers of older people increasing in our suburban area, one that will continue to be very, very important. 151 client contacts were made with clients or on their behalf in 1990. In 1984, Orono agreed to support the Westonka Senior Center and now in 1991 the Long Lake-Orono-Medina Senior Center. People living in the western part of Orono attend Westonka. and those in the eastern section attend Long Lake-Orono-Medina Our 1990 statistics show that the two centers served over 1,900 individuals - 34% in the 65- 74 age range and 47% In the 75-84 age range. 67% of those were women. Many programs and services are available to older adults at a Senior Center. 260 volunteers contributed 22,000 volunteer hours. One reason our Senior Center operates with the low number of staff. * Over 14,000 meals were served. ■r- Over 13,000 rides were provided. * Many educational programs were offered; • 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course • Art and Music Series funded by the Minnesota Humanities Commission and Women's Financial Program. * Health Programs and Screenings: • Blood pressure, hearing, flu shots, etc. • Over 50 and Fit Exercise Classes A multitude of opportunities for the retired/older adults of your community. •-> •