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Committee recommends staff consult senior board before renaming Smithville Senior Center
Summary
Committee discussed renaming the Smithville Senior Center to reduce stigma and broaden use; staff will consult the senior board and return with feedback. The committee unanimously approved staff outreach to seniors.
Staff presented background on the Smithville Senior Center, its history and contract with the senior board, and a staff recommendation to rename the facility to attract broader use. The building opened in 2013 and was used exclusively for senior services until 2019, when the Board of Aldermen directed staff to expand community rentals outside senior hours.
The Parks and Recreation staff member explained that research and local programming trends indicate some older adults and…
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