Marco Needs a Senior Center

Kudos to Stef Stefanides for putting the need for a Senior Center on Marco Island up for discussion. With over 13,000 registered voters included with the overwhelming group of folks over 60 who call Marco home, the need is here. No other criteria is demanded, only to be 60. If one were to look at the impressive Naples Senior Center for guidance, their Monday thru Friday, 10:00AM to 3:00PM schedule could be workable, not only for those who would be going but also for those looking to volunteer their time helping. Imagine a place on Marco that could offer not only exercise and Yoga but needlework, arts & crafts, men's discussion, book club, guitar & music, billiards, language, line dancing, current events, recipes & wine, movies to just name some groups. This could happen here along with blood pressure/health checks and so much more all under one roof. This isn't a pipe dream, Naples did it and so can we. More and more of us are calling Marco "home." A site on Marco where one could drop in for a class, or a discussion, game of cards or perhaps soda or iced tea. No pressure, no duties, just a place to hang out, as the kids would say. It could be so nice, like home.

Ann D'Onofrio 

Marco Island, Florida