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By the River, Inc. November 2006 Tenant Services: • Tenant Services provided on site by the Applicant, By the River, Inc., at no additional cost to the residents: • Emergency call system connected to 24-hour monitored emergency service desk. • Exercise class twice a week: Yoga and Fitness classes • Education Programs: By the River will provide educational programs for the residents as well as others in the local community. These programs may include: 1. Financial Counseling 2. Bereavement Counseling 3. Song and Dance Classes • Day Service Program: The proposed day service program leverages the facility and staff and provides day services that include organized activities including arts and crafts, exercise, relaxation techniques and some life coaching applications. • Scheduled events such as birthday parties, music, potlucks, card games, bingo, etc. • . Free blood pressure screening twice a month. • By the River is in the process of developing a program called Compassion Works©: it will be a service -driven, community-based project that encourages its residents to participate in service projects of their own. Compassion Works° is a custom - developed program to empower the elderly by providing opportunities to serve others. Providing simple service projects goes a long way to improving the self-worth and dignity of seniors. This innovative program is designed to keep the residents Moving and speak directly to the commitment to enhance the dignity of seniors. Having a way for residents to get involved and help others is a great way to ensure they feel good about themselves. By providing effective compassionate service outlets this organization will be able to improve the, quality of life for all involved. Studies have shown that seniors who bring their life experience and talents to bear on compassionate service projects live happier, healthier and longer lives. This project will also emphasize inter -generational. programs that bring the youth of the community together with the elders to exchange the vitality of the youth with the wisdom of the elders. On site Tenant Services will be provided by an outside provider at no additional cost to the tenant: • Transportation stops weekdays provided by the Indian River County Council on Aging and rides by appointment to doctors. • By the River will be partnering with the national organization, The Boys and Girls Club of America. The intention is to provide a mechanism to implement inter- generational programs. Boys and Girls Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Working with the Boys and Girls Club of America will bring young people together with the residents to help bridge the generational gap. 4