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B: PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR THE BEL RAE/ COMMUNITY CENTER There are several types of service options that could be incorporated into the community center. The option categories are listed along with examples of individual programs that would fall under each category. This list is not inclusive by any stretch, but it does give an indication of the possibilities. CATEGORY#1 - SOCIAL SERVICES Space could be leased or offered for free for social service programs and activities such as : Tax Information and Assistance HRA- rent subsidies Health care ie. flu shots or other satellite services from the State or Ramsey County. Home Chore/Youth Chore Corp. or similar types of work assistance programs for residents. CATEGORY #2 - TEEN CENTER Space could be accommodated into a teen area for youth of the community - equipped with • computers, TV, Video, pool table, ping pong, foosball, etc. It has been the experience of other cities and organizations, that the key for successful teen center activity is the supervisor/youth mentor. The DARE officer would have a key role in the Teen Center supervision because the teen center would provide a good avenue for positive communications with teen youth of the community. The teen center operation could be fee supported or subsidized or combination of both. The success of the teen center may be dependent upon a no-fee or low-fee operation because it is the at-risk youth especially those from low income households that we hope to serve at the teen center. CATEGORY#3 - SENIOR CITIZENS Senior Citizen activities may include such activities as daytime enrichment activities such as woodworking, quilt-making, craft activities, card tournaments, line dancing, exercise, etc. Since senior citizens choose to participate in activities during the daytime instead of the evening, the community center will provide the space to accommodate daytime activities. The great room or meeting rooms would be sufficient for senior citizen programs and activities. Depending upon the activities, equipment may be needed such as woodworking equipment, 1111 tables, chairs, mats, etc.