Brainstorming Questions, Concerns and Ideas
Thetford Twp., City of Clio and Vienna Twp
¨ How are we going to pay for all this?
¨ Is the Center going to be built here? (Thetford)
¨ Can Thetford be a Satellite Site?
¨ What do you mean by a Satellite site?
¨ How did you arrive at 17 people using the Thetford Senior Center? There are always more than 17 people.
¨ Will Shannon (senior center director, Thetford) still be here?
¨ Will our activities remain? (Thetford)
¨ Keep Thetford Township Senior Center here.
¨ A lot of seniors are not using this facility (Thetford), would they use a new one?
¨ Do Thetford Seniors feel more comfortable in large or small groups?
¨ What do we have that we like?
¨ What do we want to add?
¨ Don’t take away – VS – added services
¨ Do we have a survey to see what the people want? Send survey out to see what seniors want, and what services are provided or needed
¨ How will we decide on a director?
¨ How many committees are there on this project?
¨ Where does the information go from here?
¨ What role does the RPB (regional planning board) have in this?
¨ Will the seniors stay here (statistically) or will they move?
¨ Is this area becoming a retirement area?
¨ 8,277 (pop) 50% of residents are over 50
¨ Ann Anderson, (Senior Center Director, Clio/Vienna) what is your primary age of use?
¨ Have the guidelines changed from 60 to 50?
¨ Has the location been picked yet?
¨ Will there he housing involved?
¨ Has the size and price been determined?
¨ Why are they dragging Thetford in?
¨ Don’t raise our taxes (Thetford)
¨ Is there property available in Clio?
¨ What are they doing with the Pamida Building?
¨ Need more help for Ann (Clio Senior Center Director)
¨ Check with high school regarding use of pool for seniors
¨ After Dinner Drives
¨ Trips around the State
¨ Have nutrition classes
¨ Drivers, Volunteers, Talent Pool
¨ Specialized equipment (medical) loan equipment or resources for use
¨ Seek donation of property
¨ Possibly acquire Pamida
¨ Use center as a rental hall
¨ ADVERTISE
Building Ideas
1st floor only
Automatic door entrance
Accommodate 200 + people
Adult Day Care Area
Weekend Day Care / Children
Garage for Senior Center Van
Portico (car port overhang)
Plenty of parking and space for expansion
People Mover
Ample room for bus to maneuver
Heated sidewalks
Greenhouse
Speaker system
Plenty of storage
Video Security
Stage
Furnishings
Pavilion (with electrical outlets)
Warm floors
No carpet – wood shop (easier to clean up)
More wood floors
Shower stall for handicappers
Sufficient restrooms
Filtration system for water
Plenty of electrical outlets
Separate Thermostats
Air Conditioning
Optional Energy Supply (alternative fuel source / power source)
Locks on all Cabinets
No Knobs / Use levers
Low counter tops
Receptionist area (entrance)
Commercial kitchen (health dept. approved)
Outside access to kitchen area
Medical Room (with sink)
Room for medical supplies (on loan)
Physical Therapy area
Computer Room
Craft Room
Pottery Room / Kiln
AV Room – pull down screen
Reading Room / Library
Copy room off Directors Office
Game Room for Pool Table
Modules - Sliding Dividers (room partitions)
Quiet smaller rooms
Large area for classes
Main coat closet / small coat closet in each room
Lounge area (sofa, chair, etc.)
Big Screen TV
Casino Machine
Racquet Ball Court
Shuffle Board
Bowling Alley
Exercise room – machines / classes
Indoor walking track
Pool – water aerobics – lap pool – wheelchair ramp, 5 foot deep