by Louis King
May is “National Older Americans Month,” and no other group is more important or contributive to society and our communities. The wisdom of our older citizens is invaluable and unfortunately sometimes goes unnoticed, as is the work of many compassionate non-profit organizations who work tirelessly to support this special and growing population.
In your own way during May, please join Spirit Mountain Community Fund in honoring older Americans by publicly acknowledging their important community contributions and concurrently recognizing the many non-profit organizations such as Forest Grove Senior Center (http://www.fgseniorcenter.org/) who work laboriously to provide comprehensive services that foster the well-being and dignity of our seniors.
The Forest Grove Senior Center, located within the rolling hills of Forest Grove, Oregon is a center of caring. We care for our community’s senior citizens by providing them with hot meals, outreach programs, and fun activities that promote and contribute to their good health, general welfare, and social involvement.
From our humble beginnings in 1971, to our current facility today, the Senior Center has always been a second home to many seniors. They come to eat, learn, exercise, take field trips, volunteer, dance, and enjoy the company of others. They also come to experience new things, from acupuncture treatments to computer classes, two of many services we offer that help them feel healthy and engaged in life.
FGSC Mission:
Fighting elder abuse through education and intervention.
To match services to the needs of the aging community.
To enable older adults and people with disabilities to maximize their independence, self-sufficiency and dignity by advocating for their basic needs and helping them access essential services.
For more information about FGSC, please visit their webpage (link listed above) or contact them by mail or phone @:
Forest Grove Senior Center
P.O. Box 784
2037 Douglas Street
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
503-357-2021 or 503-357-7910
Fax: 503-357-5544