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COMMUNITY SERVICES

110 GENERAL FUND
0778 SENIOR SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

The Senior Services Division mission is to provide responsive service
and effect programs to ensure Hurst remains a vibrant community.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Services Division is responsible for the planning, promotion, implementation,
and evaluation of a wide variety of senior programs, activities, events and services held
at the Hurst Senior Activities Center.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Provided a place for 1,900 members that reflects the experience and skills of
senior citizens, responds to their diverse needs and interests, enhances their
dignity, supports their independence and encourages their involvement in the
community.
• Offered on average 211 classes and programs a month including health and
fitness programs, dances, movie programs, special events for the holidays and
educational programs.
• Served a monthly hearty breakfast and a weekly luncheon with a choice of
food selections.
• Continued to add special interest programs including Non-Contact Boxing,
The Mind Fit Series, Social Ballroom Dance, A Matter of Balance Classes, Spud
‘N A Show, Computer Club, and Ask the Pharmacist.
• Members enjoyed many types of art classes and games including Empty Bowls
2018, Partners Pool, Art Addicts, You Can Paint with Oils, Samba Canasta, and
Party Bridge.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

• Continue to expand the variety of programs to support social interaction,
lifelong learning and leisure interests.
• Continue enhancement of existing programs to meet the Good to Great
initiative.

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