Who We Are
The Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corporation, Inc. (CLSCCI) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization established by the Sexy Senior Dumpster Cleaners in June of 1999. Our purpose is to support and encourage the independence and well-being of all persons fifty (50) years of age and older in the Cooper Landing service area. This includes Cooper Landing, Moose Pass, Primrose, Hope, and all the areas between those communities.
CLSCCI has a seven member volunteer board of directors and meet monthly, while the General Membership meetings are held 4 times a year. Anyone 50 years old or older may become a member, and dues are $10 annually or $100 lifetime. Non-members are welcome during meetings.
Our location
With spectacular views of Kenai Lake, we are located in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Our Senior Living Center and non-profit organization are in the south side of town on Snug Harbor Road.
CLSCCI’s office is located in the Helen Gwin Commons, Eagles View and is wheelchair accessible. Stop by to tour our beautiful campus and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Getting Here
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We are a two hour drive from Anchorage.
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We are an hour drive from Seward and Soldotna.
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We are a two and a half hour drive from Homer.
Physical Address
19958 Campus Dr.
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
OUr History
Background by Mayme Ohnemus from Sexy Senior Dumpster Cleaner Friends Helping Friends second edition cookbook printed in October of 2008 with additions by Mona Painter.
The idea of a senior center was tossed around for some time before we actually knuckled down and got to work holding an organizational meeting at Mona Painter’s home June 1, 1999. The purpose: to support and encourage the well-being of all persons 55 years of age and older in the Cooper Landing area. Safe housing and transportation were identified as immediate needs for the well-being of area seniors.
It was decided the Community hall would be a good place to hold meetings if we could secure funding to modernize the facility with a kitchen/bathroom addition. A legislative grant provided money needed to build the modern addition onto the Community Hall in 2000. The seniors use the community hall for general meetings and fundraising activities.
Mayme and Mona advocating for Cooper Landing seniors at the Alaska State Capital.
Senior shuttle bus service to and from Soldotna was started Sept. 2000 during the winter months with Mary Fort driving the Fort’s Northern Excursion van. In 2002, CLSCCI received a bus from grant funds from the Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bus, named the Chariot, seats 10 passengers and has a hydraulic lift and two wheelchair tie downs. The Chariot also hauls volunteers every Monday to and from work at the transfer sites in Cooper Landing, Hope, and Moose Pass. Monies earned from cleaning the sites goes into CLSCCI’s general fund. Excursions to Anchorage , Homer, Seward and other places, including to Cooper Landing School programs and other local events are made by the bus on special occasions.
Mayme with construction crew during the building of the Eagles View.
Building a senior center on the Snug Harbor Senior Haven property was CLSCCI’s next goal. Eagles View and Ravens View, two units of independent senior housing, were constructed with funds from Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Kenai Peninsula Borough (HUD), the Alaska State Legislature, the Denali Commission, and CLSCCI. The housing is located off Snug Harbor Road in Snug Harbor Senior Haven on 12.5 acres purchased from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Eagles View opened in April 2006 and Ravens View followed in May 2009. Each unit contains six apartments with a commons area. CLSCCI’s office is located in Helen Gwin Commons, Eagles View.
Membership
CLSCCI members showing their support for the fire crews who protected the community during the 2019 Swan Lake Fire.
CLSCCI was established by volunteers in the interest of the well-being of the all persons 55 years of age and older in the Cooper Landing area. Anyone 50 years old or older may become a member, and dues are $10 annually or $100 lifetime. Non-members are welcome during meetings. Dues coincide with our fiscal year, which is July 1st to June 30th each year.
Board of Directors
The Board consists of seven volunteer positions that are elected by the membership at the annual meeting. Board member meetings are held monthly in the Helen Gwin Commons, while General Membership meetings are held quarterly in February, May, August and November.
The current Board of Directors is as follows:
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Al Clayton – President
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Arden Rankins – Vice President
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Mona Painter – Secretary
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Jamie Gonzalez – Treasurer
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Janet Konopa – member at large
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Allen Weaver – member at large
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John Almanrode – member at large
Snug Harbor Senior Haven
Nestled in the Kenai Mountains with great views of Kenai Lake, Senior Haven is for Alaska residents age 50 and older to enjoy independent living. One and two-bedroom units in Eagle’s View and Raven’s View have in-floor heating, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and heated garages. Rent includes heat and electricity in Eagle’s View and heating in Raven’s View. Each building has a common area with DISH television, and in Eagle’s View commons Wi-Fi is available.
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Senior Haven has two busses that transport people to and from shopping, medical appointments and more. The busses are handicapped accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts. One of the buses will take the Sexy Senior Dumpster Cleaners on their Monday cleaning schedule as well as a stop for lunch. Buses are also available to community events and occasional fun trips to Homer and Anchorage.
Commons activities include card games, TV viewing, birthday and holiday celebrations as well as CLSCCI board and general meetings. Exercise equipment is available in both commons.
Contact us for more information or to schedule a tour of our campus.
Contact
Our office is located in the Helen Gwin commons. We are staffed by volunteers and contractors and do not keep regular hours. Our office Administrator is Rhonda Lynn.
Phone:
(907) 595-3000
Mailing:
P.O. Box 552
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
Physical Address:
19958 Campus Dr.
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
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