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a presentation at the ASA/NCOA CONFERENCE MARCH
9, 2007
Sandi Johnson, Executive Director North Shore
Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield,
Illinois 60093 sjohnson_at_nssc.org
Telephone [phone] www.nssc.org
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AGENDA

• Background
• Mission
• Service Area
• Outcomes
• Service Options
• A A Cafe

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BACKGROUND

• History
• Vision

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North Shore Senior Center entrance
Atrium
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Arts and crafts center
Sculpture student
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SeniorNet computer lab
Library
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Auditorium
Fitness center
Fitness Center
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Senior Stompers
Volunteering
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MISSION

The mission of the North Shore Senior Center is
to support the independence and well-being of
older adults, enhance their dignity and self
respect, and promote their participation in all
aspects of community life.
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SERVICE AREA

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OUTCOMES

• Wellness
• Independence
• Connectedness
• Engagement

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OPTIONS

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THE A A CAFE

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THE A A CAFE
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A A CAFÉ MENU
BREAKFAST Muffins, scones - 1.00 Bagels
- .65, with cream cheese or jelly - .1.00, with
butter .75 Assorted Pastry - 1.00 Fresh
fruit - .50 1.00 LUNCHEON Soup -
3.00 Yogurt - .80 Ham, turkey cheese
sandwich 3.00 deluxe with lettuce, tomato,
pickle and chips - 4.00 Chicken breast
sandwich, deluxe - 5.00 Tuna salad sandwich -
4.00 Fresh fruit salad, small - 3.00
large - 5.00 Tossed salad with avocado,
croutons, tomatoes, artichokes, small 3.00
large - 5.00 BEVERAGES Starbucks coffee
1.00, milk - 1.00, orange juice - 1.00, tea -
.50 VENDING Cold drinks coffee, regular
and specialties snacks