Summit County Senior Citizens, Inc.

A nonprofit organization

The Summit County Senior Center is a 501(3)(c) registered charity. We provide needed services to senior citizens living in and around Summit County. Your donation is greatly needed to continue these services. Donations are tax deductible.

Testimonials

The Summit Senior Center provides meals and transportation to seniors. In addition, we offer activities, group trips, wellness, fitness and education.

Mission

To improve the quality of life for the members of the Summit County Senior Center and other senior citizens (those over 50) of Summit County by providing services and opportunities for residents and visitors for recreation, intellectual stimulation, physical activity, volunteering and sociability through programming and philanthropic endeavors both within the Senior Center and the greater community.

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.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Summit County Senior Citizens, Inc.

other names

Summit Seniors

Year Established

1977

Tax id (EIN)

84-0989154

Category

Human Services

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

0083 Nancy's Place
Frisco, CO 80443-1845

Mailing

PO Box 1845
Frisco, CO 80443

Service areas

Summit County, CO, US

Phone

970 668 2940