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<br />I. <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />7A <br />Page 18 <br /> <br />SCO/liu{.! 8ll1t~r /12 <br /> <br />Vision, Goals, & Key Objectives <br /> <br />TIlt' ~leerin~ Commillec' draftt-'d a vision statt'lllc'nt and <br />art.iculat.ed goals and k(~y objectiws for a nl'\\' facility <br />l1uilding UpOIl the ul>je('l,ives jlklllilit'd through IIw <br />~enior Affairs Commission's outreach process. The goals <br />inclurte the Six Dimensions of \\:rllness,.!' <br /> <br />Draft Vision Statement <br /> <br />Vision <br /> <br />Th(> Centfl', through its design and programs should crpal,{' a <br />sense of communit.y, promot.e social interaction alHllife-long <br />Il'aming, inspire fitlll'~S and \\dllll'ss. and l:lI/'icll cxpl~rielH'(IS <br />of senior adlllLs, friends, and family. <br /> <br />Goal: To I'('plac(' the Srnior (;('l1L('r \\'it.h a new facility t.o <br />pro\'i(Je vahJt'd services to our seni(l/' cir.izens of today <br />and tomorrow. OUI' communit.y des{'I'ves tht' !lest! <br /> <br />To provide a place for cit.izens to achieve the Six Dimensions <br />of \Vellnps~\: <br /> <br />I, Physical Wellnpss: Recogni7.fS t.lw need for individuals <br />to take responsihillLy for Uwir own healthcarl' thl'ough <br />healt,hy balanc('eJ diet. ['egular t'xercise, good self-carp <br />Clnd knowing when IH llse mmlical services. <br /> <br />2. Social \\'f'llnt'ss: Is thr. awart'nt'ss ot' living in harmony <br />with uthf'l'S, ~weking posiLiV(' , in lprdep(~nd()n t <br />relat,ionships with others and naLuI'e and ha\'[n~ <br />a wonderful t.irnp gathering wilh ot.hl'['s. <br /> <br />~3, Intellectual Wellness: Seeks fol' individuals t,() expand <br />theil' knowlrdge. stimulate lht'ir minds through <br />creative mental activities and become invol\'('cJ <br />in continuing eclucation, <br /> <br />..I. Vocational Wellncss: Offe,l's opportunities to lean new <br />skills, mert people and shal'e skills in the workplace <br />and/OI' volunteer' sf'tt.ing. <br /> <br />:l. Emotional \Vellness: [s t.he ahility to express and manage <br />YOlll' 0\\ n feelings while maintaining self-esteem and <br />finding ways to expL'css positive feelings, <br /> <br />Ii. Spirit.ual Wellness: Allows for expression of valut's and <br />principlf's that guide us and giVf' us a solid foundation <br />filled willi meaning and dil'cclJon. <br /> <br />Draft Key Obiedives <br /> <br />· Benefit mCltmc fldult.s of all i-lgcs, ahililics r:ln(1 interests <br />hy providing facilities fOI' social intet'actlon, lifr.-Iong <br />leal'ning, aIldlif(~ enrichmr'nt, ('ducat.ion, <br /> <br />· Enhance use ane! participation of Cit.y srl'vices <br />by increasing recrrat.ion, t'ducation, and personal <br />development opportunities, <br /> <br />· CI't'f:ltf' all environment and design t.hat is welcoming. <br />warm and inviting. inLegl'ates natural light. and is safe <br />ami secure, <br /> <br />· Offer a wide ran~w of activities promoting health <br />and wellness, skills education. social Interaction. <br />and recreation for all age groups, <br /> <br />· Provide f'nhanced space for the conLinu('d delivery <br />of social services to senior adults. <br /> <br />· Improw the hfallh and wellness of mature adulls through <br />\.h(' pt'ovision of programs and activities t,hat encourage <br />healthy lifestyles, CiLJlp.ss. and prumol.l' well-being. <br /> <br />· Create a "model" [acility through innovat.iw elF-sign, <br />use of technology. and creative programming, <br /> <br />· Creat.p a ('('ntra] gal,llpring place that p['omotrs a St'I1St' <br />of community and provides a sOU/'Ct.' ot' community pl'ide. <br /> <br />· Celebrate an(l honor 1Iw contribution and sacrifice <br />of veterans, for whom the existing center is Ilaml~d. <br />Creatp an appropriate memorial within tile l>uilding <br />an(l/or grounds. <br /> <br />· I m prove the t raffie flo\\' and usage of the Red Morton Park <br />with sensitivity to the nr.ighhOl'l1ood. Show sensitivity <br />and compatibility with adjacent neighhorhood and <br />lhe community, <br /> <br />· Provide a LEED certified stalr-of-tl1c-ClI'I design thai is <br />energy t~rnciellt alld lIses uuilding /Heltel ials guod for tile <br />environment and the healt.h of users. <br /> <br />@2010 The Spurt...,' MclJJiJ#emeIll (;f()/JP <br />