The best advertisement for us is people telling people. If organizers have a successful event and they tell their friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. about us, then we are able to increase the use of the facility.

Anyone 60 or older can join.

I know the seniors are in great hands with Leta and Angela. Leta has worked with the seniors since 1997 and Angela was hired in June 2004. They both love what they do and are a tremendous asset to the program.

The building was home to the National Guard Armory until 1976 when plans to have a civic center in the community got under way as a special project between the mayor and city council.

In the last few years we have more than doubled the events that take place at the center. We average between 20 to 25 functions per month.

All of us are very good friends, ... It’s neat for us to be a part of it … Some people came up and told me after the season, ‘Wow, Shockey didn’t have a very good year.’ Well he caught 60 passes. It’s amazing the standards they have now for the position.