Aging Doesn't Have to Look Old

The Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center achieved 40 years of service to the community this year, and September gives the organization another reason to celebrate.

This month recognizes National Senior Center month, and aims to promote a "positive image of aging," according to the National Council on Aging's website.

"We hope this helps the community understand the opportunities for adults to pursue interests," Port center's Executive Director Catherine Kiener said.

The center recently moved into its new location at 403 W. Foster St., offering "an elevator addition, to facilitate access to multiple levels programs occur on, increase space for Green Felt Club (8-Ball pool league) and wellness programs," Kiener said. "We have a kitchen that is more spacious for events that staff and volunteers can move around comfortably."

Here's more from Kiener about the modern programs and updates at the center.

• The Center has broadened its service in terms of educational and recreational program offerings.  There are more wellness classes than 15 years ago.
• A broader network of aging providers supports the center with monetary contributions for events and volunteer time.  ith the support of community groups, a bigger event is held annually in Rotary Park since 2006. The participants are more active in the community.
• In our building on Pier Street, the men’s woodshop became a sewing room and then our computer lab!
• The leagues we offer now include bocce ball and Wii bowling!
• Wellness classes include Tai Chi, Zumba gold, and Lift to live.
•  We provide opportunities to continue creative leisure skills with ceramics and hand building with clay, knitting, crocheting, card making, watercolor and all media art classes. 
• Another enrichment program is the Lakeside Tea Society. Against the backdrop of tea we host speakers on various topics.