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55+ Advisory Council Members

Community members representing organizations serving 55+ populations provide community input regarding enhancing library services for ages 55 and over active older adults. The organizations participating include the following:

Clover Park Technical College

Working with The American Association of Community Colleges Plus 50 Initiative, a three-year effort to identify a pilot group of two-year institutions that will create or expand campus programs to engage the 50+ population in learning, training/re-training programs, and/or volunteer, civic, service activities.

Web sites: Clover Park Technical College; The American Association of Community Colleges Plus 50 Initiative
Address: 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499-4098
Phone: 253-589-5501
Contact person: Brandon Rogers, Grant Development Coordinator
E-mail: brandon.rogers@cptc.edu

Franciscan Health System St. Clare

Nurtures the healing ministry of the church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century. Fidelity to the gospel urges emphasizing human dignity and social justice while moving toward the creation of healthier communities.

Web site: Franciscan Health System St. Clare
Address: 11315 Bridgeport Way S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499

Good Samaritan Celebrate Seniority

A membership and volunteer program to promote health and wellness through ongoing educational and social programs as well as community outreach volunteer opportunities.

Web site: Good Samaritan Celebrate Seniority
Address: 1401 E. Main, Puyallup, WA 98731
Phone: 253-697-7385
Contact person: Jodi Gustavson
E-mail: jodi.gustavson@goodsamhealth.org

Heritage Quest Research Library

Dedicated to researching family history, offering genealogy classes, library research materials, Internet databases and materials for purchase that will enhance your family history.

Web site: Heritage Quest Research Library
Address: 909 Main St. # 5, Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253-863-1806
Contact person: Jean McLean
E-mail: research@hqrl.com

Lakewood Historical Society

Purpose is to identify, preserve and perpetuate Lakewood’s history, through the development of educational programs and exhibits that celebrate the sites and people of Lakewood and its role in the development of the Pacific Northwest.

Web site: Lakewood Historical Society
Address: P.O. Box 98014, Lakewood, WA 98496
Phone: 253-682-3480

Mel Korum Family YMCA

The YMCA of Tacoma-Pierce County provides Christian leadership and encourages the development of Christian values for children and adults of all ages by developing physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being through its programs. We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Web site: Mel Korum Family YMCA
Address: 302 43rd AVE SE Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-460-8986
Contact person: Lisha Peacock
E-mail: lpeacock@ymcatacoma.org

MultiCare EverActive Program-Center

MultiCare Center For Healthy Living's program especially designed for those 55 and older. From screenings to seminars, there are lots of good, healthy reasons for joining.

Web site: Multicare EverActive Program-Center
Address: P.O. Box 5299 MS:409-1-MCHL Tacoma, WA 98415-0299

Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care

Helps to ensure that Pierce County residents have available a range of community-based services that promote dignity and maximize individual choice, speak for the rights of elders, and plan and manage long-term care programs that help older and disabled people to remain secure and independent.

Web Site: Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care
Address: 3580 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98418-7915
Phone: 253-798-4600
E-mail: ADRC@CO.PIERCE.WA.US

Senior Foster Grandparents Program

A Catholic Community Services organization that connects low income seniors with special needs kids. Foster grandparents work 20 to 30 hours per week.

Web site: Senior Foster Grandparents Program
Phone: 253-502-2743
Contact person: David Olsen
E-mail: davido@ccsww.org

Toy Rescue Mission

Refurbishes and recycles gently used toys for disadvantaged children and for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, while providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for the young-at-heart. Seniors Share allows older adults (55+) to utilize a lifetime of experience to serve others. Refurbish toys, participate in needlework projects, assist with administrative duties, oversee volunteers or plan special events.

Web site: Toy Rescue Mission
P.O. Box 64547, Tacoma, WA 98464-0547
Phone: 253-460-6711
Contact Person: Karol Barkley, President
E-mail: toyresq@yahoo.com

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