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    senior citizens adult activity center of hendersonville

    Group Activities for Adults in Hendersonville

    About Us

    Hello! For more than three decades, we have been enhancing the quality of life for our vibrant community of individuals aged 50 and above. I invite you to join us and discover all of the wonderful benefits that we can offer you, too!  
    Julie White, CEO
    Julie White

    OH, HOW FAR WE'VE COME

    Initially chartered in 1986, Elevate50 (formerly the Senior Citizens Center of Hendersonville)  began meeting once a month at a local retirement home. We rapidly grew and 1993 we attained a new 9,500 sq ft building; the bad news was that same year a large portion of the building was condemned. Many seniors, businesses, organizations, and individuals from the community banded together and donated money and time to clean up and revamp the center, and in October 1993, we reopened! Fast forward to October 2019, and thanks to the hard work of so many people, we got a facelift, changed our logo, and overhauled our website! 
    We pride ourselves on being diverse in the activities we offer and the diversity of our members.

    IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE?

    Yes, but not really. We ask members to donate $2.00 weekly to participate in the programs and activities. However, we never turn anyone away. If someone is unable to donate, they are still welcome to participate because we know that being a part of something is vital to the health and well-being of everyone!

    HOW OUR PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED

    Elevate50 has continued to grow and currently receives about 47% of our funding from Federal, State, City, and County sources. We also receive about 10% of our funding from United Way of Sumner County. 43% of the funding raised through participant and organization contributions and community-based fundraising. So, we rely heavily on the good nature of our donors and the community of friends and supporters.

    Where Community Comes to Gather

    Elevate50 is the place where our community gathers to enjoy programs, outings, and special times together. We invite you to join us and discover all we do; whether for you, a friend, or for a loved one all are warmly welcome.

    Open hours:

    Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 4:00
    Friday: 9:00 - 3:00
    CONTACT US

    Board Members

    EXECUTIVE BOARD

    Chairman – Leslie Garrett-Stephens

    Vice Chair – Scotty Bush – Chief, HFD

    Secretary – Cheryl Sesler, Sesler Nationwide

    Treasurer – Brenda Allen

    mEMBERS AT LARGE

    Bob Atkins, W.E. Shaw & Assoc.

    Rachel Biggerstaff, Wood Financial Group

    Kee Bryant-McCormick, Esq., Bone McAlister Norton

    Drea Frondorf, Music City Health Center

    Kandie G’Francisco, Retired

    Rose Grace, Retired

    Josie Isenberg, Retired

    Carol Maynard, Park Place Retirement Community

    Jamie Owens, HPD

    Patricia Smith, Retired

    Linda Vigil, Retired

    Our Team

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Julie White


    Julie assumed the role as Executive Director in August, 2015. Julie enjoys boating on our beautiful lake, singing, dancing, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

    Julie can be contacted by email at: julie@hvillesrcitizens.org

    assistant director

    Barbara Haveland

    Barbara Haveland began at the Center in August, 2015. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys reading and spending time with her baby, Truman, her 22 year-old Macaw. 

    Barbara can be contacted by email at: barbara@hvillesrcitizens.org

    Staff

    Julie Meriweather

    CEO
    Elevate50 Hendersonville


    Kathi Kemph

    Office Assistant
    Elevate50 Hendersonville

    Executive Board

    Linda Bolt

    Chairman
    Marketing Director

    David Moomy

    Vice Chair
    Retired Naval Officer / Active VFW Officer

    Cheryl Sesler

    Secretary
    Insurance Agency Owner

    Kandie G’Francisco

    Treasurer
    Retired

    MPO Steve Goodwin

    Sergeant at Arms
    Hendersonville Police Department


    Kristina Rueff, LPN

    Immediate Past Chair
    IL/AL Administrator



    Members at Large

    Barbara Brennan, RN, MSN, NEA-BC

    Retired

    Stephen Anderson

    Insurance Agency Owner

    Dawn Driskell

    Senior Care Advisor

    Russ Edwards

    Attorney / Judge

    Scotty Bush

    School Board Hendersonville / Retired Fire Chief, Hendersonville Fire Department

    Arlene Cunningham

    Banker

    Leslie Garrett

    Writer/Author, Retired HR
    Director

    Kelly Stagg

    Memory Care Administrator

    Tory Daughrity

    Marketing /Communications Director
    Hospital Admin

    Hilary Marabetti

    Retired Educator

    Wendy Navarro

    CEO / Entrepreneur

    Todd Freeman

    Physical Therapist / Senior Care Advisor
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