Naples Senior Center reopens and looks to future

Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/ CEO

It has been a hot and busy summer. And, it certainly has flown by quickly!

Naples Senior Center (NSC) opened the doors to its building on Castello Drive, welcoming members and clients back, on Aug. 2. The decision was made to operate at a limited capacity for August, then gradually increase capacity depending upon what is happening with COVID in our community. For everyone entering the senior center building, masks are required and vaccines, while required for staff and volunteers, are strongly encouraged for members, caregivers and program participants.

For the near future, NSC will offer programs through a “hybrid” model, continuing Zoom programming as a supplement to onsite offerings. Please check the center’s website, www.naplesseniorcenter. org, for up-to-date information.

Great progress is being made on the new building, which is in the final permitting process. On June 3, we held a small “sign unveiling” event, attended by board members and Collier County Commissioners Penny Taylor and Andy Solis, both of whom spoke about the importance of Naples Senior Center to the community. We are looking toward a formal groundbreaking ceremony in early November.

Plans are well underway for the center’s 10th annual “Evening for Better Tomorrows,” scheduled for Jan. 8, 2022, 5:30 p.m. at Royal Poinciana Country Club. The Shadows of the '60s will be making an encore appearance and we know that, once again, their Motown and Rock & Roll music will keep the crowd dancing. This year, tickets are $450 per person and patron tables are $10,000 per table. For more information, please contact 239-325-4444 or jfaffer@naplesseniorcenter.org.

On behalf of all of us at Naples Senior Center, best wishes for a sweet, healthy and safe New Year! L’Shana Tova.