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The NISC Senior Center Leadership Collaborative will create a cohesive national senior center network organized to participate in a collaborative learning environment.

Jun 24, 2022

NISC Senior Center Leadership Collaborative Read Article

Jun 23, 2022

NISC Celebrates New and Outgoing Senior Center Leaders Read Article

Jun 23, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Good Sam Senior Center Gives Sense of Ownership Read Article

Jun 1, 2022

About the National Institute of Senior Centers Read Article

The Chicago-area Center on Addison senior center offers a safe space for older LGBTQ adults to find support and connect with peers.

May 24, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Center on Addison Supports LGBTQ Community Read Article

Arlington Heights Senior Center offers a one-stop-shop approach to give locals age 55 and older a place for nutrition support, recreation, socialization and more

Apr 22, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Arlington Heights Senior Center Showcases Cooperation Read Article

NCOA Resource Center

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Helping senior centers thrive

Visit NCOA's Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center, a place where senior centers can get help to meet the ever-changing needs of older adults.

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Mar 30, 2022

How Senior Centers Can Help Older Adults Save Money Read Article

Mar 30, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Intercultural Senior Center Evolves to Serve Seniors with Language Barriers Read Article

Mar 23, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease at a Glance and the Resources That Help Read Article

Feb 23, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: William Hodson Senior Center Addresses Social Isolation for Older Adults Read Article

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Jan 31, 2022

The Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center: Helping Senior Centers Thrive in an Ever-Changing World

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Jan 26, 2022

4 Reasons to Join NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers

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Jan 21, 2022

Benefits of NISC Affiliation

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Nov 9, 2021

Get to Know the 2020 NISC Programs of Excellence Winners

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Oct 21, 2021

NISC's Annual Programs of Excellence

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Sep 1, 2021

Share Your Senior Center Story

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Jul 29, 2021

Senior Centers Reach the Hard-to-Reach

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Jul 8, 2021

Senior Center Accreditation - FAQs

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Jun 7, 2021

NISC Standards & Accreditation

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Feb 16, 2021

Recent NISC Webinars

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Feb 10, 2021

Facts and Benefits About Senior Centers You Probably Didn't Know

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Feb 1, 2021

NISC's Nationally Accredited Senior Centers

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Aug 13, 2020

Pilot Sites Selected for Virtual NISC Senior Center Accreditation Process

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Jun 18, 2020

NISC Congratulates New Senior Center Leaders and Celebrates Individuals Leaving the Executive Committee

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Jun 12, 2020

Virtual Classes for Older Adults: Here to Stay

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Jun 9, 2020

Ridesharing at Your Senior Center

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May 15, 2020

Guidance for Resuming On-Site Senior Center Operations

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Jun 4, 2015

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

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