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Senior Center Programs
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Standards & Accreditation
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Economic Security at Senior Centers
Economic Security at Senior Centers
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Improving Health in Senior Centers
Improving Health in Senior Centers
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Practical Tips for Senior Centers
Practical Tips for Senior Centers
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National Senior Center Month
National Senior Center Month
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News

Congratulations to the West Windsor Senior Center on achieving National Accreditation

The West Windsor Senior Center in NJ completed National Senior Center Accreditation in September 2020.

Pilot sites selected for virtual NISC Senior Center Accreditation process

The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) is launching a pilot program to test an online version of the accreditation process.

NISC congratulates new senior center leaders and celebrates individuals leaving the Executive Committee

Many thanks to our NISC Leaders who have completed their terms on the NISC Executive Committee.

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