City of Daytona Beach is officially on Board

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Sept. 24, 2018 - PRLog -- OurSeniors.net is excited to welcome the City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services to the approved network of senior-friendly businesses. Under the leadership of Interim Administrator Keith Willis, City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services is dedicated to providing safe facilities and a wide variety of recreation and cultural activities to residents of the community. Four recreation centers are strategically located in different parts of the city to provide convenient access for all residents.
         The John H. Dickerson Community Center is located at 308 South Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Once Campbell Street High School, the center is named for the school's former principal, who spearheaded the efforts to transform the building into a community center. In addition to recreational facilities, the building hosts the Boys and Girls Club and The Dynamic Dickerson Senior Oasis meetings weekly.

         The Midtown Cultural and Educational Center is located at 925 George W. Engram Boulevard. This facility boasts a gymnasium, indoor pickleball and basketball courts, a music and recording studio, parent and tots' gymnastics, computer lab, an art studio and a dance studio.  It also houses the Sensational Senior Oasis weekly meetings. This venue has kitchen space available for event rentals and can hold over 350 people.

         The Peggy Schnebly Recreation Center is located at 1101 North Atlantic Avenue. The activities at this center include an array of senior exercise classes, ballroom dancing, writer's group, arts and crafts, quilting, computers, fitness and a game room.  The facility hosts The Young at Heart Senior Oasis monthly luncheon and field trips. It also houses outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball and two new pickleball courts. Hosting an Annual Quality of Life Health Fair, in addition, and five dance parties per year for YAC for individuals with disabilities, this center has become a hub for socializing in the community.

         The Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural and Educational Center is located at 1000 Vine Street. This picturesque facility hosts quarterly art exhibits. In addition to maintaining a library, gym, theater and photography studio, the center also offers many other recreational options. The facility serves as a meeting place for the Golden Senior Oasis, a senior citizens group. The group hosts movies and guest speakers once a week. They also sponsor events, such as overnight travel trips. Other activities include board games, a game room and educational programs of interest to seniors.

         At OurSeniors.net, we strive to provide resources that meet our high standards in serving seniors. Approved vendors agree to abide by the OurSeniors.net Code of Ethics in serving the senior community. We welcome City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services (http://www.codb.us/index.aspx?NID=244)to this growing network.

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