In accordance with federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write:  USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW, Washington, DC 29250-9410; or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Douglas Senior Citizens Center has a rich history and a promising future in Converse County,
Wyoming.  Initially organized by five churches in 1972,socializing consisted of a monthly bingo game or
card party in one of the church basements. Before long, tables and chairs had to hauled from place to place
because no one church could accommodate the growing crowd.  Once Irwin Towers - a HUD elderly and
low-income apartment building - was completed, the games moved to its community room. Articles of
incorporation were drawn up . Meals began to be served.  A permanent home was sought.  Thanks to the
city of Douglas donating land and some revenue sharing money from the county, a 2400 sq. ft. building
was completed in 1980. Its kitchen, bathroom, two offices and multipurpose room were soon outgrown and
5000 sq. ft. were added on in 1983.  Not stopping there, two more nonprofit organizations were formed to
fund and construct the adjoining senior/disabled Payne Plaza apartments and to further expand the Center
to a total of 12,000 sq. ft.
Today the Douglas Senior Center stands as an unique community facility for the organization and
provision of health, social and educational services to better serve the city’s 1700 senior citizens.
Through our Center, opportunities are provided to meet new friends, learn and teach new skills and
restore and maintain a feeling of health, usefulness and dignity.
Older people are no different than anyone else. We have ambitions, capabilities and the capacity to
create and love. We have the same basic needs as others, including good nutrition, exercise, and
the chance to form and develop relationships and a sense of achievement.
Our Center provides valuable information to our entire community, allowing all ages to
tap our skills and wisdom to make Douglas one of the best small towns in America.
Our Vision
The Douglas Senior Citizens, Inc., has a vision of growing and
changing for a better tomorrow;  of remaining constantly aware and
responsive to the welfare of all people;  of continuing to be an
essential resource, working in partnership with our community to
enrich its future.
Our Mission
The Douglas Senior Citizens, Inc., will carry out its vision by providing
a coordinated system of services for seniors in a quality environment
of kindness, caring and respect.  We will assist our seniors to achieve
the following objectives:

Enriched health, honor and dignity
Pursuit of meaningful activities
Freedom, independence and the free exercise of individual initiative in
home-based planning and life management.
Douglas Senior Center
340 1st Street West
Douglas, WY 82633
307-358-4348
Fax: 307-358-3399
DouglasSeniors.com

Chairperson:  Faye Perry
Vice Chairperson:  Iris Keenan
Secretary:  Al Lesco

Board Members:
Helen Romero, Wayne Porter,
Ron McNare, Lucy Atkerson,
Scott Cobb,Larry Gubbels,
& Ed Downes