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059 <br /> --Offering a comprehensive course listing, including classes <br /> in computers , financial planning, gourmet cooking, writing <br /> reminiscences, a broad spectrum of arts classes, poetry, <br /> the political arena, and many others. <br /> --Targeting senior citizens through group membership <br /> including retirement communities, church groups, and a <br /> newsletter mailed to retired persons in the community for <br /> marketing purposes . <br /> Expected Results <br /> 1 . To improve the quality of life for older citizens . <br /> 2. To increase the overall wellness of senior citizens by providing <br /> cultural and intellectual stimulation and social interaction. <br /> 3 . To keep senior citizens as an active, vital, and participating <br /> segment of the community. <br /> Schedule <br /> --The Saturday School offers two eight week semesters , one each fall <br /> and one each winter. <br /> --Each Saturday morning, during each semester, all classes meet from <br /> 10 :00 a.m. until 12 :00 noon. In addition, there is a mid-morning <br /> coffee break. <br /> Expected Number of Participants: 50-75 each semester. <br /> Location: Phillips Junior High School <br /> (which is located on a city bus line) <br /> Funding Availability <br /> Currently the program is operating at a loss. The co-sponsoring <br /> agencies are committed to keeping enrollment costs down, and agency <br /> budget constraints do not allow for extensive program support. In <br /> order to keep the program functioning at its current quality level , <br /> coordinators insist on contracting instructors of the highest calibre <br /> and paying them professional stipends. In addition classes are <br /> purposely kept small to ensure maximum individualized attention. <br /> Each semester the approximate program costs include: <br /> 1) Instructor Fees ($240 per instructor x 6 courses) $1440 .00 <br /> 2) Custodian Services - $400 .00 <br /> 2 <br />