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Bellevue Senior Center announces new name as it works to update programs, strengthen role in community

The Bellevue Senior Center has been renamed the Bellevue Community Center, marking the start of a broader initiative to enhance its programs and facilities.

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PLACE WITH ONLY TWO MEDALS IN EACH CATEGORY. A LONGTIME BELLEVUE STAPLE IS GETTING A NEW NAME AND A NEW FOCUS. THE BELLEVUE SENIOR CENTER IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE BELLEVUE COMMUNITY CENTER. IT’S CREATING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ORGANIZERS SAY IT’S THE FIRST STEP IN A BROADER EFFORT TO UPDATE PROGRAMS, IMPROVE THE BUILDING, AND STRENGTHEN THE CENTER’S ROLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE’RE PUTTING MORE EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY BECAUSE THAT’S REALLY WHAT PEOPLE COME HERE FOR, IS THE CONNECTION AND THE NOURISHMENT AND THE EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES THAT THEY HAVE. CENTER LEADERS SAY THIS NAME CHANGE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. THERE ARE FUTURE UPDATES PLANNED FOR PROGRAMING THE BUILDING ITSELF AND THE OVERALL ENVIRONMENT. BELLEVUE M

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The Bellevue Senior Center has officially been renamed the Bellevue Community Center, creating a welcoming space for people of all ages and marking the start of a broader effort to update programs and improve the building.”We’re putting more emphasis on community because that’s really what people come here for is the connection and the nourishment and the everyday experiences that they have,” said Jim Janicki.Center leaders said the name change is just the beginning, with future updates planned to programming, the building, and the overall environment. Bellevue’s mayor, chamber leaders, and community partners attended the announcement to show their support.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The Bellevue Senior Center has officially been renamed the Bellevue Community Center, creating a welcoming space for people of all ages and marking the start of a broader effort to update programs and improve the building.

“We’re putting more emphasis on community because that’s really what people come here for is the connection and the nourishment and the everyday experiences that they have,” said Jim Janicki.

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Center leaders said the name change is just the beginning, with future updates planned to programming, the building, and the overall environment.

Bellevue’s mayor, chamber leaders, and community partners attended the announcement to show their support.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.

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