COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Washington Street Community Center (WSCC) has programs for all ages, abilities, and interests. In addition to a quality children's programs; WSCC hosts a robust Program for Older Adults; including socialization, fitness, and education opportunities for all! In addition to community meals, educational presentations, and cooking classes, we partner with other organizations to create a diverse schedule of fitness, networking, and support groups.
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Membership is optional, but includes discounted meals (Community Dinner and Senior Lunch), two complimentary Community Dinner tickets, member ticket rate for all WSCC events, and discounts on selected programs offered by our partners.
PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS
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​WSCC's Program for Older Adults has been thriving for over 50 years. We offer a weekly luncheon (every Tuesday at noon) with special guest speakers, a monthly Active Minds presentation, monthly educational field trip, fitness, health clinics, and volunteer opportunities.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS​
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In addition to WSCC programs and activities, a wide variety of activities and events are made available at WSCC through our community partnerships, including:
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Fitness, Dance, Networking, Support, Education, and Special Interest.
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COMMUNITY KITCHEN/MEALS
WSCC's Community Meals provide an opportunity for nutrition, socialization and volunteerism for all! Join us for a meal or volunteer in our Community Kitchen! Increase your nutritional knowledge, learn a new cooking skill/recipe, and socialize!
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SHARED COMMUNITY SPACE
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WSCC is proud to share our community space for your one-time event or weekly/monthly gathering! As a not-for-profit organization, your rental fee is used to provide year-round community resources and affordable rentals to non-profits providing a service to the community! Discounts available to members of the community center, non-profit groups, and free public events.
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OLDER ADULTS
Washington Street Community Center has a robust program for older adults, which includes weekly Tuesday Luncheons, educational presentations, fitness opportunities, day trips, health clinics, and transportation accommodations.
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Membership is optional, but includes discounted meals (Community Dinner and Senior Lunch), two complimentary Community Dinner tickets, and member ticket rate for all WSCC events.
BENEFITS
EDUCATION
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At WSCC, we believe in learning at every age and provide ample opportunities for our older adults.
We bring in guest speakers at for our weekly Tuesday Luncheon,
monthly Active Minds presentation, and engaging day trips.
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COME LEARN WITH US!
SOCIALIZATION
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At WSCC, we offer the opportunity to make long-lasting friendships. Many of the older adults in our community are retired and live at alone or with a partner. Our programs offer an opportunity to talk, laugh, and learn in a group setting.
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COME TALK TO US!
FITNESS
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WSCC partners with non-profit and community service organizations to bring affordable and diverse fitness opportunities to our community!
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STAY IN SHAPE WITH US!
GROUP EXCURSIONS
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At WSCC, we offer opportunities to explore Denver in a group setting. Our ROAD Trips (Retired Older Adult Daytrips) focus on lifetime learning and socialization with food and transportation included. Dates vary.
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COME EXPLORE WITH US!
NUTRITION
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At WSCC, we believe in the power of sharing a well-balanced meal with others. We provide weekly luncheons, monthly Community Dinners; as well as the opportunity to increase nutritional knowledge, practice cooking skills and share recipes at Community Kitchen.
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COME EAT WITH US!
HEALTH CARE
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WSCC has partnered with the Visting Nurse Association to bring convenient health clinics to our community, which include health screening, nail care, blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
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2nd Wednesday of the month - appointment required.
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Call Leigh Gunter - 630-779-4994
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STAY HEALTHY WITH US!
VOLUNTEERISM
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WSCC has been built on a tradition of volunteering, and volunteerism continues to be a cornerstone of our program for older adults.
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COME VOLUNTEER WITH US!
TRANSPORTATION
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The Center is located five blocks West of the #12 RTD bus route and 0.7 miles East of the I-25 and Broadway light rail station. Attendees may also use private transportation or RTD’s Access-A-Ride service. Limited provision for transportation is available through the Center for $5 round trip.