FRIENDS of CARY SENIOR CENTER (FoCSC)
to the website for Friends of Cary Senior Center (FoCSC). Find out a little ABOUT us, as well as some PROJECTS that Friends has initiated to improve your experience at the Cary Senior Center. Questions? You can use the CONTACT US form to send us a question or message. We also have a restricted area that is a resource only for our Board of Directors.
Welcome
Learn about Friends, read the bios and see photos of our Board of Directors.
Find information about some of the enhancements to the Senior Center that Friends has initiated over the years. Photos are included.
Restricted area ~ for Board of Directors' use only.
Contact us
Did you know we are currently looking for people to join our board of directors? Could this be you?
Hmm. Do you think you might be interested? If so, you probably want to know more about us.
Please take time to read and understand our mission and purpose statements so that you can determine if you would like to be part of our organization and help us to fulfill our goals.
Do you agree with these statements? Would your schedule allow you to attend monthly board meetings (every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Cary Senior Center). Can you see yourself supporting actions to promote these statements?
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If so, please go to our DIRECTOR SEARCH page to complete the online form that provides us with your contact information (name, address, email, phone). Someone will be in touch to discuss next steps.
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Memorial Garden
Did you know that there is a wheelchair accessible Memorial Garden at the Cary Senior Center? See for yourself (video). This peaceful, spacious area is
nestled outside the surrounding Center, and you can access it any
time the Cary Senior Center is open. There is a raised paver plaza
and fountain, with memorial pavers that you can donate in memory of loved ones, colleagues or as a special
recognition. You are invited to have a seat along
the short wall of the plaza, or on a bench or in the
gazebo out of the sun, for some quiet time, to read a favorite book or listen
to music with your ear buds or headphone while waiting for a class to start.
Read more about this and see some photos on the PROJECTS page.
Matching grants and donations to Friends
If you like what you're reading about us, and your employer makes matching charitable grants, please consider designating Friends of Cary Senior Center, Inc. as the recipient of the matching grant. Or any donation would be greatly appreciated. Friends of Cary Senior Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, whose purpose is to support and enhance the operation of the Cary Senior Center by helping to provide a place for senior adults to meet with their peers and to participate in recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Your donation is tax deductible Use this form for your tax deductible donations to Friends. Print it out and include it with your donation. The form includes a phone number if you have any questions.
If you are looking for more information about the Cary Senior Center, click here to go to the Senior Center page on the CaryNC website.
Accreditation
The Cary Senior Center has achieved (2024) both state AND national accreditation!
Cary Senior Center recently received state certification with the NC Division of Aging & Adult Services, as well as national certification through the National Council on Aging. These designations serve as evidence Cary is among the best in providing senior programming and operations. Both certifications will run for a 5-year period (2024-2029).
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