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Resolution: 287-25
File Number: 2025-2514
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE AREA AGENCY
ON AGING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,577.00 TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECREATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS
WHEREAS, the City has provided financial support to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas (AAA)
since 1972; and
WHEREAS, AAA provides recreation programs meeting the needs of our senior residents at the Fayetteville Senior
Center and transportation services for the residents of Hillcrest Towers; and
WHEREAS, AAA and Parks and Recreation intend to work in cooperation to enhance the recreation facilities and
programs; and
WHEREAS, if AAA were not serving our senior resident population, the City would need to assume this
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, this amendment reflects an increase in funding that aligns with AAA’s operation needs for 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Amendment No. 1 to the
contract with the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas in the amount of $182,577.00 to provide public
recreation services for senior residents.
PASSED and APPROVED on December 16, 2025
Approved:
_______________________________
Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.fayetteville-ar.gov
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2025-2514
MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2025
TO:Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU:Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
Alison Jumper, Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs
FROM:Lee Farmer, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas Contract Amendment #1 in the amount
of $182,577
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Amendment #1 between the City of Fayetteville and the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest
Arkansas for $182,577 to provide public recreation services for senior residents of Fayetteville for 2026.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Fayetteville has provided financial support to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
(AAA) since 1972. This has been a very successful agreement to provide recreational programs for senior
residents of Fayetteville.
AAA provides recreational programs meeting the needs of our senior residents at the Fayetteville Senior
Center and transportation services for the residents of Hillcrest Towers. AAA and Parks and Recreation intend
to work in cooperation to enhance the recreation facilities and programs in our City. If AAA were not serving
our senior resident population, the City would need to assume this responsibility.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment reflects an increase in funding that aligns with AAA’s operational needs for 2026. AAA has
experienced rising costs in program delivery, facility operations, and transportation services for senior
residents. Approval of this amendment ensures that AAA can continue providing high-quality recreational
opportunities and essential services to Fayetteville’s senior population without interruption.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The 2026 operational budget, which the City Council approved on December 18, 2025, includes a total of
$182,577 for these services.
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Amendment 1, 5. Walker Senior Center Funding Request
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Legislation Text
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
File #: 2025-2514
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$182,577.00 TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECREATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS
WHEREAS, the City has provided financial support to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest
Arkansas (AAA) since 1972; and
WHEREAS, AAA provides recreation programs meeting the needs of our senior residents at the
Fayetteville Senior Center and transportation services for the residents of Hillcrest Towers; and
WHEREAS, AAA and Parks and Recreation intend to work in cooperation to enhance the recreation
facilities and programs; and
WHEREAS, if AAA were not serving our senior resident population, the City would need to assume
this responsibility; and
WHEREAS, this amendment reflects an increase in funding that aligns with AAA’s operation needs for
2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Amendment No.
1 to the contract with the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas in the amount of $182,577.00
to provide public recreation services for senior residents.
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AMENDMENT #1
to the Contract Between the City of Fayetteville and the
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas (AAA)
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, pursuant to Resolution 320-22, the City of
Fayetteville and the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas (AAA) entered into a
Contract in the amount of $145,804.00 to provide for public recreation services for the senior
citizens of Fayetteville for 2023, with automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year
terms; and
WHEREAS, the need has arisen for additional funding for AAA to provide services
under the Contract for the 2026 calendar year, causing the cost of the Contract to increase by
$36,773.00, for a total cost of $182,577.00 in 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN TO ALL:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest
Arkansas hereby agree that the Contract Between the City of Fayetteville and the Area Agency on
Aging of Northwest Arkansas shall be amended, such that the City of Fayetteville shall provide
the sum of $15,214.75 monthly ($182,577.00 annually) to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest
Arkansas from January 1 until December 31, 2026, in consideration of the duties and obligations
provided for in the Contract.
The parties agree and understand that this Amendment is supplemental to their Contract
and that it does not alter, amend or abridge any of the rights, obligations, or duties of the parties
not expressly addressed herein. The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas agrees that it
is and shall continue to be bound by the provisions of the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their signatures to be set by
their authorized representative effective the date set forth herein above.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS / ARKANSAS
BRAD BAILEY,
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KARA PAXTON, City Clerk -Treasurer
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
With support from the Area Agency on Aging Foundation
1510 Rock Springs Road
P.O. Box 1795
Harrison, Arkansas 72602-1795
Brad Bailey, Executive Director
July 23, 2025
City of Fayetteville
Attention: Budget & Information Management
1.13 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: Request for Public Funds
Dear Ms. Black:
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(870) 741-1144
1-800-432-9721
Fax: (870) 741-6214
TDD: (870) 741-1346
Enclosed you will find our request for 2026 Public Funds to fund recreational programs provided
by the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Walker Park and the Hillcrest Towers
Community Center. We appreciate the support and assistance given to the senior centers by the
City of Fayetteville.
If for any reason you need additional information, please feel free to contact Angie Dunlap in
this office at 870-741-1144 or email adunlap(a,aaanwar.org.
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Enclosures: City of Fayetteville Request for Public Funds
Quarterly Report of Recreational Services of the Fayetteville Walker Park and
Hillcrest Towers Senior Services Second Quarter
This Agency Is In complance with Titles Viand VII of the Civil Rights Act and Is committed to the non-discriminatory delivery of services and Is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC FUNDS
FY2026
Agency Name: Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Address: 1510 Rock Springs Road
Harrison, AR 72601
Mailing Address: PO Box 1795
Harrison, AR 72602
Phone: 870-741-1144
Agency Director: Brad Bailey
Phone: 870-741-1144
Email: bbailey@aaanwar.org
Is this a nonprofit organization?
Tax Exempt Status:
Federal ID Number:
Fiscal Year End:
Exempt
71-0521887
6/30/2026
Funding Requested for FY2026:
Fax: 870-741-6214
Fax: 870-741-6214
Yes No
$ 182,576.87
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Program / Agency Description
(Provide an overview of your program / agency in the space below.)
In 1972, Title III of the Older Americans Act was enacted to provided funding for local community
projects to begin nutrition services to the elderly. The projects were designed to provide persons age
60 and older and their spouses with at least one hot nutritious meal five days per week. Emphasis
was placed on providing services to older persons with the greatest economic need, and also
attempting to help reduce isolation caused by old age. The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest
Arkansas was formed in September 1972 within the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development
District (NWAEDD). Nine northwest counties (Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion,
Newton, Searcy, and Washington) were designated as areas of responsibility for the agency. In 1979
legislation was enacted to set up the eight Area Agency on Aging groups in Arkansas as individual,
autonomous non-profit organizations. At that time AAANWA left NWAEDD and established its own
agency. AAANWA has continued to grow and change to accommodate the needs of the growing
older population of Northwest Arkansas. Since the inception of the Senior Services program in 1981,
AAANWA has contracted with NWAEDD to provide the direct services of the program. In 2014,
NWAEDD decided to discontinue the contract. On April 1 of 2014, AAANWA began providing direct
services for 12 full-time senior centers in six counties, including the Fayetteville Senior Activity and
Wellness Center and the Hillcrest Towers Senior Community Center. These senior centers provide a
variety of wellness and social/recreational activities which engage the elderly in a more active lifestyle
to help promote good mental, physical, and emotional health.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center provides activities for seniors Monday through
Friday from 8am-4:30pm at 945 S. College in Fayetteville, while Hillcrest Towers provide services
seven days a week at 1 N School Avenue. Senior services include over 280 daily home delivered and
congregate meals, taxi transportation to and from the centers, taxi services from a senior's residence
to local appointments, weekly day trips, and regularly scheduled activities and events each day.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Mission Statement
(if you do not have a mission statement, please indicate
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas will commit financial and human resources
to enhance the lives of the Northwest Arkansas senior and elderly community. We are a
private, non-profit organization that has been serving seniors in Baxter, Benton, Boone,
Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington Counties in Northwest Arkansas
since 1979. We also provide services to Military Veterans and persons with disabilities.
Vision Statement
u do not have a mission statement, please indicate N/A.)
Helping Seniors lead independent, meaningful, dignified and active lives. The Fayetteville
Senior Activity and Wellness Center's vision is to serve seniors, including those who come into
our center, those who receive taxi services, and those who receive home delivered meals
through the Meals on Wheels Program. The Center strives to engage seniors physically,
mentally and emotionally by providing activities which are fun, educational, informative, and
stimulating.
Provide a description of the services provided by your agency or program, including a description of the
persons or groups who will benefit from the services.
The Area Agency on Aging of NWA provides for Adult Day Center & Services, Care Coordination, Family Caregiver Support
Programs, Housing, In -Home Services & Assistance, Resource Directory, Meals on Wheels Provider, Personal Emergency
Response System (Life Alert), and Senior Activity Centers.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center and Hillcrest Towers senior community center provide multiple services to the
senior citizens of Fayetteville including:
-One hundred daily Congregate on -site Meals at the Senior Center and Hillcrest Towers, that provide valuable hours of socialization
for seniors along with a nutritionally balanced hot meal.
-Over 170 daily Home -Delivered meals for homebound seniors who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Many of these
clients live alone and have no other contact with the outside world besides the Meals on Wheels drivers who visit them every day.
-Two to Three Senior day trips each month. Trips are typically to area attractions such as local unique shopping opportunities and
casinos, as well as trips to Crystal Bridges and Turpentine Creek Big Cat Refuge. Regional trips include attractions in Branson, Hot
Springs, and Tulsa.
-Four separate transportation services that provide 20 round trips per day and offer front door pick-up and assistance. The
Congregate Taxi transports clients from their homes to the senior center to participate in morning activities, socialization, and a
congregate meal at lunch, then returns them home in the early afternoon. The Hillcrest Taxi picks up clients at Hillcrest Towers and
transports them to local appointments and includes wheelchair accessibility. The Grocery Taxi takes clients on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings to local grocery stores. The Regular Taxi picks up seniors at their home and takes them to local appointments
including the Doctor's office, Social Security Office, hair appointments, Physical Therapy, and other destinations. These four taxi
services allow elderly citizens to maintain their independence by continuing to participate in recreational/social activities, conduct
personal business, and access medical services.
-Typical social activities at the center include Bingo, Tuesday Pool Tournaments, Canasta, Mexican Train Dominoes, Educational
Guest Speakers, Ping Pong, Friends & Flowers Gardening Program, Water Colors Class, Health Fairs, Live Music, Movies on the
Big Screen, and other special events. Seniors participate in over 80 social activities per day.
-23 weekly exercise and wellness classes including Tai chi, Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Fun to be Fit, Instructor -led Line Dancing, Tap
Dance Class, Stand & Strengthen, Pilates, and Use it or Lose It.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Which City focus areas do your program services or activities support?
Economic
Public Safety aRecreational
Activities IV]Transportation Development
Describe how your agency / program's activities or services support the City focus area(s) identified above.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center provides multiple recreational activities
for seniors on a daily basis. These activities include 19 weekly activity and wellness classes, 4
instructor -led line dancing sessions per week, daily pool play and a weekly pool tournament,
an open exercise equipment area, ping pong, and other activities as listed in detail in the
description of services response.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center provides four different taxi services for
seniors in the Fayetteville area (as detailed in the description of services section). Seniors are
picked up at their residence and taken to the Senior Center or other locations in the area.
Several of these seniors are able to participate in health and wellness classes at the Senior
Center that they would otherwise not be able to attend. Each of these services and activities
are designed to help seniors maintain their independence by improving their emotional,
physical and mental well-being, and providing services they would otherwise not be able to
provide on their own.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide a description of your program / agency's goals and objectives.
The goal of the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center is to meet the needs of all
seniors in the Fayetteville area. We provide quality services to every eligible senior citizen in
Fayetteville who wants to participate in our programming. We also strive to meet the
anticipated needs of seniors in the near future, as the number of seniors grows rapidly in the
Fayetteville area.
Describe how projects will be evaluated.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center uses monthly reports to evaluate the
number of participants who receive congregate on -site meals and home -delivered meals. In
addition, we track monthly transportation units that tell us how many seniors are using our taxi
service. We also track socialization units for the number of seniors who are participating in the
many activities that we provide here at the center. A great deal of our funding is based on
state and federal reimbursement for these services we provide. All services provided are
recorded daily through a computerized membership card scanning system and tabulated by
staff at the center. Comparisons are done monthly to ensure that we are meeting the needs of
an ever-growing senior population.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center provides a Quarterly Report to the City
which details the types of services we provide, the number of hours of programming, the
number of transportation units provided, and all other relevant information. As a 501(c)3, all
AAANWA record keeping is available for review, with the exception of client HIPAA
information.
In addition, the Senior Center provides annual surveys for participants to get their feedback on
current activities, meals, taxi services, and other programming provided through the Center.
These surveys also request participant input and ideas for potential new programs and
activities.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
BUDGET INFORMATION
Provide line item detail for each category below.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Description
Previous Year
Actual
Current Year
Budget
FY 2026
Request
Salaries
$ 303,535.53
$ 307,000.00
$ 325,000.00
Employee Merit
$ 9,106.07
$ 12,280.00
$ 19,800.00
Social Security
$ 20,651.86
$ 22,400.00
$ 23,000.00
Other
$ 30,977.80
$ 33,600.00
$ 35.000.00
Total Personnel Services
$ 364.271.26
$ 375.280.00
$ 402,800.00
OPERATING EXPENSES
Description
Previous Year
Actual
Current Year
Budget
FY 2026
Request
Phone
$ 3,603.95
$ 3,700.00
$ 4,350.00
Printing & Publishing
$ 65.35
$ 200.00
$ 500.00
Postage
$ 185.02
$ 220.00
$ 400.00
Advertising
$ 6.850.52
$ 6,100.00
$ 6.900.00
Travel
$ 2.615.09
$ 1,200.00
$ 2.900.00
Rent
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Utilities
$ 42.219.87
$ 35,000.00
$ 42.000.00
Technology
$ 1.204.95
$ 1,000.00
$ 2.900.00
Materials/Supplies
$ 55.941.23
$ 62,707.00
$ 63.000.00
Transportation
$ 25.124.02
$ 20,550.00
$ 22.000.00
Other
$ 287.469.38
$ 361,745.00
$ 362,000.00
Total Operating Expenses
$ 425,279.38
$ 492,422.00
$ 506,950.00
SALARY DISCLOSURE
(attach additional sheet if necessary)
Agency Positions
Compensation
Percent Funded
by CoF
DIRECTOR
$ 60,000.00
40
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (4)
$ 73,000.00
30
VAN DRIVERS (4)
$ 68,000.00
30
JANITORIAL
$ 40,200.00
100
EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR
$ 30,000,00
100
FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
$ 32,000.00
0
ASSISTANT COOK
$ 27,000.00
0
KITCHEN ASSISTANT (4)
$ 68,000.00
0
MEAL DRIVERS
$ 61,200.00
0
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Proposed funding period (from)
Indicate reason for request:
BUDGET INFORMATION
JANUARY 1, 2026 (to)
Funding for agency
Funding for specific program or project
Funding primarily for personnel services
Funding primarily for operating expenses
DECEMBER 31, 2026
FY 2026
PERSONNEL SERVICES
City Funds
Other Funding Sources
(direct funding requested from the
(funds received from other sources
TOTAL
Description
City of Fayetteville)
and any indirect City funding such as
rent, etc.)
Salaries
$ 136.500.00
$ 170,500.00
$ 307,000.00
Employee Merit
$ 0.00
$ 12,280.00
$ 12,280.00
Social Security
$ 0.00
$ 22,400.00
$ 22,400.00
Other
$ 0.00
$ 33,600.00
$ 33,600.00
Total Personnel Services
$ 136,500.00
$ 238,780.00
$ 375,280.00
FY 2026
OPERATING EXPENSES
Description
City Funds
(direct funding requested from the
City of Fayetteville)
Other Funding Sources
(funds received from other sources
and any indirect City funding such as
rent, etc.)
TOTAL
Phone
$ 1.140.00
$ 2.560.00
$ 3,700.00
Printing & Publishing
$ 120.00
$ 80.00
$ 200.00
Postage
$ 40.00
$ 180.00
$ 220.00
Advertising
$ 2,812.00
$ 3.288.00
$ 6,100.00
Travel
$ 0.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 1,200.00
Rent
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Utilities
$ 15.000.00
$ 20.000.00
$ 35,000.00
Technology
$ 0.00
$ 1.000.00
$ 1,000.00
Materials/Supplies
$ 22.254.87
$ 40.648.13
$ 62,903.00
Transportation
$ 4.710.00
$ 15.840.00
$ 20,550.00
Other
$ 0.00
$ 361.745.08
$ 361,745.08
Total Operating Expenses
$ 46,076.87
$ 446,541.21
$ 492,618.08
Total Operating Budget $ 182,576.87 T $ 685,321.21 $ 867,898.08
AA this amount represents your
funding request
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
BUDGET INFORMATION
Please address the first question below only if your agency received funding for the current year and is
requesting a change in funding level for FY 2026.
What is the reason for the requested increase or decrease in funding level?
By combining census data and national hunger information, we can estimate that over 7,500 seniors in Washington County suffer the threat of hunger.
These same seniors often struggle with isolation as well. It is imperative that the AAANWA is able to continue to provide the services they currently
provide for Fayetteville seniors, as well as expanding their services to provide for seniors in need that they currently do not serve. The requested
increase in funds would be used to help cover the costs associated with the services provided by the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center
and Hillcrest Towers senior community center. Our programming here at the Center continues to see steady growth, With our growing senior
population, an estimated 10,000 people will turn 65 every single day for the next 15 years in the United States. These growing numbers will put an
Increased burden on Meals on Wheels programs, senior transportation programs, and on Senior Center Activities and Programs. With a 46 year history,
the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is directly positioned to best meet these needs for the Fayetteville senior population- The AAANWA
possess the staff, facilities, resources, knowledge, and experience to impact seniors in the most effective and efficient way possible. Identifying those in
need is one of the most difficult aspects of combating senior hunger and isolation. The AAANWA's extensive network of operations allows them to best
identify those in need, along with determining and providing the services that best meet those needs.
Recent inflation and high gas prices continue to put a heavy financial strain on our Meals on Wheels Program and Taxi services. The increased food
prices also impact our Congregate lunches served at the Senior Center and Hillcrest Towers With most seniors having less "spending" money due to
the inflation and gas prices, this impacts our donations from participants and donors. In a time when we need increased funding to maintain services,
our donors have less to give. This makes the City's annual contribution to the Center critically important to our ability to maintain our services and
programs.
All respondents must answer the question below.
If City funding is allocated for only one year, what strategies do you have in place to sustain your program? I
Indicate plans for obtaining funds outside of City funding.
The on -going costs for the centers is partially funded by state and federal reimbursements for
elderly services. The next level of funding comes from client contributions, grants, private
donations, and ongoing fundraising activities. Employees devote a significant amount of time
trying to identify and secure grants, donations, and other funding sources to help cover the
costs for essential senior services. Should the City of Fayetteville funding be lost or reduced,
AAANWA would determine what level of recreational services could be provided with available
funding and make adjustments accordingly. The loss of City funding would have a major
impact on the amount of recreational activities offered and the number of elderly citizens able
to participate in these activities. The certified instructor exercise classes would be reduced
and/or eliminated without City funding, and all programming would be decreased by a lack of
funding.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
BUDGET INFORMATION
If City funding is denied, describe the impact on your program.
(Please limit your response to this page only.)
The loss of City of Fayetteville funding would have a devastating impact on the recreational,
health promotion, and wellness programming provided by the Fayetteville Senior Activity and
Wellness Center and Hillcrest Towers Senior Community Center. It would mean the loss of
instructors for exercise and wellness classes, and a reduction in social and recreational
activities due to a decrease in funds for providing these services. In addition, transportation
services would be reduced, and many seniors would not be able to receive essential
transportation to the center and other destinations in the community. A loss of funding would
have a profound negative impact on senior health, senior hunger, and senior independence in
the Fayetteville community. We continue to see an increase in Meals on Wheels clients and
our other programs. The last several years have been especially difficult on seniors and the
role of our Center has never been more essential to the well-being of the local senior
community.
The loss of funding could also affect the Wellness Certification that the Fayetteville Senior
Activity and Wellness Center has received from the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral
Health Services. In order to keep this certification, the center must pass an assessment
yearly. The assessment is used to determine if the center is offering consistent programming
in all seven dimensions of wellness. A reduction of funding would result in programs and
activities being canceled that are essential to this certification.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This application does not commit or guarantee receiving public funds. The purpose of completing this form is
for budgetary purposes only. If City Council approves a budget containing funding for this request, your
organization agrees to abide by the terms and conditions listed below.
1. A contract for services must be negotiated and approved by your organization and the City prior to any
disbursements of public funds.
2. Your organization agrees to provide the City of Fayetteville with an annual audit or an annual compilation
and review prepared by a licensed certified public accountant within six months of the fiscal year end or
the completion of the project;
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3. Your organization agrees to provide an annual Balance Sheet and a Statement of Revenues and Expenses
and, upon request by the City of Fayetteville, access to your organization's financial records by City
auditors within six months of the fiscal year end or the completion of the project.
CERTIFICATIONS
Applicant agrees to comply with all State and City purchasing policies and procedures (available from the City
Purchasing Office).
Applicant certifies that the project will comply with all nondiscrimination statutes and will be fully
handicapped accessible.
Name of Organization: Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Name of Applicant: Brad Bailey
Title of Applicant: Executive Director
x7z�Signature of Applicant: -7 /Z—�
Date: 7/23/2025 41
Please note: Applications require a handwritten signature. You may submit the application electronically,
by mail or hand delivery. To submit electronically, email packet to Budget_Research@fayetteville-ar.gov.
To submit via mail, send to:
City of Fayetteville
ATTN: Budget & Information Management
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Report: City of Fayetteville, July 15, 2025
Quarter: April 2015 – June 2025
The Fayetteville Senior Activity & Wellness Center (FSAWC) continues to strive to meet the needs of the
senior community in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas. New programs are consistently introduced to
better serve the needs of our constituents, and also to help increase our presence in the community.
New News
-In April the Senior Center hosted the Spring Craft Market on April 3. There were 11 senior vendors with a
variety of homemade products whose booths were visited by over 100 Seniors. On April 17, the Center
hosted the annual Spring Health Fair. The event featured two guest speakers and 13 vendor booths
providing seniors with information on all things senior-related in NWA.
-In May, the Seniors took trips to The Philbrook Museum in Tulsa, shopping in Branson, and to
Downstream Casino in Quapaw
-On June 6 we hosted our first ever Luau dinner and dance. The event was a huge success with over 100
people in attendance, which is our largest evening dance crowd in the last decade. The DJ played
Hawaiian themed music and the food for the evening was Hawaiian themed as well. Prizes were given for
best-dressed.
The Fayetteville Senior Activity & Wellness Center provides Social, Recreational, Educational, and
Exercise programs for senior adults 60 years and over. The FSAWC is typically open five days a week,
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays and evenings for special events. The
Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center also provides lunch and taxi services for Hillcrest
Towers. The FSAWC typically provides multiple recreational and social opportunities every day, including:
On-site Congregate Meals, Socialization, Pool Tournaments, Water Color Classes, Instructor-led Line
Dancing, Open Canasta, Bean Bag Baseball, Wii Bowling, Dominos, Bingo, Gardening, Fun Fridays
(movies, live music), Cardio Equipment, and Table Tennis.
The Center hosts guest speakers on topics such as Medicare and Medicaid, Local Emergency Services,
Senior Fraud and Scams, Nutrition Information, Health & Wellness, Remaining Independent, Alzheimers’
patients and their caregivers, Heart Health, Mental Health, Disaster Preparedness, and Volunteer
opportunities.
The FSAWC currently provides 22 group exercise classes per week focused on improving the physical,
mental, and emotional well being of our seniors. These classes include: Fun To Be Fit, Use It or Lose It,
Tap Dance, Stretch & Yoga, Silver Sneakers Classic, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Pilates.
In April the FSAWC offered 130 classes that had 1,096 attendees, in May 1014 seniors participated in
124 classes, and in June 1066 attendees participated in 121 classes. 2025 is shaping up to be a record-
breaking year for the Center in terms of wellness class participants as we continue to increase on the
participants from 2024. The center had 2982 class attendees from January to March, and 3176
participants from April to June.
Meals on Wheels served 4201 meals to Homebound seniors in April, 4318 in May, and 4249 in June.
This includes weekday and weekend meals, as well as over 60 AR Choices clients.
In April 2025, senior adults enjoyed 433 units of transportation, 1517 on-site congregate meals, and 1842
units of socialization.
In May 2025, senior adults enjoyed 377 units of transportation, 1496 on-site congregate meals, and 1819
units of socialization.
In June 2025, senior adults enjoyed 400 units of transportation, 1361 on-site congregate meals, and 1699
units of socialization.
This represents 23,712 units of service in the second quarter, which is a 14% increase from the 20,745
units of service in the first quarter of 2025.
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas provides written information educating seniors and
their families on the resources available to help seniors and their caregivers. The FSAWC also provides
educational materials to the community.
The Fayetteville Senior Center Newsletter reaches out to the senior community and also extends to
caseworkers and professionals in the healthcare industry and business community. The Fayetteville
Senior Activity & Wellness Center submits grants for additional funds to help support the Fayetteville
Meals on Wheels program and various senior activities for the center. Current supporters of the FSAWC
include The City of Fayetteville, Wal Mart Foundation, JB Hunt, Tyson, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance,
Bank of Fayetteville, Walker Foundation, the Attic, Adventure Subaru, Baptist Ford Church, and Meals on
Wheels America.
The FSAWC is committed to implementing excellent client services and working to ensure seniors are a
vital part of our Northwest Arkansas community. The FSAWC strives to ensure seniors’ needs are being
met on a community level by also assisting the families and caregivers of seniors to provide access to
information and the best of care. Community involvement is an essential part of the FSAWC, and we are
extremely grateful for the support of the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville City Council.
Chase Gipson
FSWAC Director
945 S. College Ave
479-571-2920, cgipson@aaanwar.org