Background Statement
We at Summit County Senior Citizens, Inc., frequently referred to as Summit 50plus, strive to nurture an environment where a connected community of those 50 years and better work and play together to promote their health and well-being.
For more than 40 years, Summit Seniors supported those age 60 years and better. In 2023 we became Summit 50plus, encouraging those age 50 and better to share friendships, hobbies, and fun adventures.
By partnering with Summit County and other resources, we offer a variety of activities to over 1,500 members. Activities include but are not limited to:
• Outdoor activities: Biking, Hiking, Golf, Skiing, Archery, Winter Games
• Indoor activities: Acoustic string jams, including Sum-Ukes, Bridge, Variety of games, including card games, Fiber art, quilting, and sewing, Book club, Square dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Exercises designed to improve strength and balance
• Health and nutrition activities: Twice-weekly lunches, Monday night dinners
• Education opportunities: Safe driving course, Classes on healthy and safe aging strategies, Great Decisions discussion group, Quest discussion group, Parkinson’s Support Group, Community resources and assistance with a Care Navigator, Medicare counseling
• Volunteer opportunities:, Annual regional Rummage Sale, Meals on Wheels, Medical appointment transportation, Summit County Community and Senior Center front desk assistants
As a non-profit corporation that operates exclusively for the educational and charitable purposes within Section 501(3)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, we need your help to continue and grow these valuable opportunities for residents and visitors to Summit County. In addition, we are partnering with Summit County to expand the Summit County Community and Senior Center building within the next three years. Thank you for donating to the Summit County Senior Citizens, Inc (Summit 50plus). Your donation is greatly needed and appreciated. With your support, our future looks bright.