2023 Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) Annual Survey

Why is MSAC doing this survey?
We are collecting information to clarify current needs and interests of older area residents and MSAC's role in responding to those needs/interests. The survey should take about ten minutes to fill out.

Three years ago the COVID-19 pandemic forced MSAC to close its doors, suspend or change activities and offer classes online. We are still seeing an impact of the pandemic on participation and so this survey includes a few questions to gauge how well MSAC members are navigating these challenging times.

Who can take part in this survey?
Anyone age 50 or older and living in or near Washington County, Vermont, may take part. MSAC uses this survey to help evaluate, plan and improve its services. Please call us at 802-223-2518 or email us if you have questions.

What's in it for me? Is there an "early bird special"?
MSAC members who submit a completed survey by Tuesday, June 13, and attend the short 2023 Annual Membership Meeting June 20th may enter their names for raffle prize drawings taking place at that meeting! You must attend to win. Please look for details at the end of this survey, in your renewal letter and in the June newsletter. Raffle prizes will include TWO gift certificates worth $50, and $100 toward MSAC services, a 2023 Pool pass and a Pickleball Punchcard.

Click on "OK" or "NEXT" to proceed forward in the survey. You must click "DONE" at the very end for your survey to be submitted.

Part A: PARTICIPATION

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* 1. Are you currently an MSAC member?

yes

not sure

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* 2. About how long have you been taking part in MSAC activities?

less than a year

1-5 years

6-10 years

more than 10 years

never. If you choose this option you may skip questions 3, 4, 6 and 8. Is there a particular reason why you have never connected with MSAC?

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* 3. BEFORE the COVID pandemic closed the MSAC facility in March of 2020, how often did you take part in MSAC activities?

every day

2-4 times a week

once a week

1-3 times a month

less than once a month

was not taking part at that time

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* 4. SINCE March of 2020, during the height of the pandemic, roughly how often did you take part in MSAC activities?

every day

2-4 times a week

once a week

1-3 times a month

less than once a month

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* 5. Over the last year 2022-2023, how often have you taken part in MSAC activities?

every day

2-4 times a week

once a week

1-3 times a month

less than once a month

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* 6. How do you learn about MSAC or its events/services/activities? (check ALL that apply)

newspaper -- Times Argus

newspaper -- The Bridge

newspaper -- The World

word of mouth, friends, etc.

MSAC newsletter (paper edition)

MSAC newsletter (email edition)

MSAC page on Montpelier City website

MSAC office or instructor

Montpelier Programs & Events Guide

MSAC Facebook page

other social media (e.g., Front Porch Forum, Instagram)

Any suggestions regarding MSAC publicity?

Part B: MSAC ACTIVITIES

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* 7. What is the focus of your MSAC activities or classes? Please check ALL that apply. Please see question #38 to suggest specific classes, activities or events you would like MSAC to add.

arts, crafts

music or film

group presentation/discussion (guest speakers, lectures, current events)

book discussion group

health clinics, wellness events

physical fitness, movement

discount to area fitness/dance facility

seeking support or resources

MSAC committee work

other volunteering for MSAC

tax assistance

social games (cards, Scrabble, Mahjong, etc.)

outdoor drop-in groups (photo walks, Trash Tramps, group walks, etc.)

FEAST kitchen

FEAST Meals on Wheels

group trips

writing, poetry

foreign language

technology skills (computer, email, Zoom, etc.)

library (books or DVDs)

other

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* 8. We know the initial crisis of the pandemic has passed but that folks might still be wary of coming indoors again. When MSAC offers an indoor, in-person activity on a subject or with people that interest you AND where participants are safely distanced AND must wear a mask, would you want to attend?

yes

probably

doubtful

Part C: YOUR GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF MSAC

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* 9. We would like to know how involvement with MSAC may have influenced your life. Please check ALL boxes below that match how you feel about each statement.

Because I began taking part in MSAC activities, I...

Volunteered to help with MSAC projects (committees, events, FEAST, mailings, etc.)

Saw friends more often, made new friends

Take better care of my health

Have more chances to eat nutritious meals

Have more energy

Feel more contented or satisfied with life

Have more options for how to spend my time

Know where I can ask for advice or help

Feel more able to stay independent

Am learning new things

Get more physical exercise

Feel less isolated, more socially connected

Can learn more about services and benefits

Feel more confident about trying new things

Am more likely to take part in community events/activities

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* 10. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following aspects of MSAC. You may skip a question that does not pertain to you. Question #38 invites you to add comments or suggestions. Check the box that best matches how you feel about each statement on a scale ranging from never to always.

	never	sometimes	often	usually	always
MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable	MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable never	MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable sometimes	MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable often	MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable usually	MSAC makes me feel welcome and comfortable always
Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions	Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions never	Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions sometimes	Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions often	Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions usually	Staff members are responsive to my needs or questions always
I understand the MSAC membership benefits	I understand the MSAC membership benefits never	I understand the MSAC membership benefits sometimes	I understand the MSAC membership benefits often	I understand the MSAC membership benefits usually	I understand the MSAC membership benefits always
I would recommend MSAC to a friend	I would recommend MSAC to a friend never	I would recommend MSAC to a friend sometimes	I would recommend MSAC to a friend often	I would recommend MSAC to a friend usually	I would recommend MSAC to a friend always

Part D: PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF
(Question #38 invites you to add comments)

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* 11. What is your age?

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85-90

90-95

95 and older

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* 12. How do you identify your gender?

female

male

transgender

gender neutral

non-binary/other

prefer to self-identify

prefer not to say

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* 13. Race or ethnicity? (please check all that apply)

White

Black or African-American

Asian

Native American

Hispanic or Latino

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 14. Housing/Financing: Please check the ONE sentence that best matches your situation.

own your home

senior living facility

rent

currently homeless

seeking affordable housing

other

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* 15. Housing/Occupancy – Do you: (please check all that apply)

live alone

live with spouse/partner

live with other family members

live with people who are not related to you

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* 16. Annual Household Income

$0-$9,999

$10,000-$14,999

$15,000-19,999

$20,000-29,999

$30,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 or more

Prefer not to say

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* 17. Financial Security: Please check the one sentence that best matches your situation.

I can easily meet my expenses

I meet my expenses by following a budget

I struggle to meet my expenses

I can only meet my expenses with help from programs or others

I do not meet my expenses

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* 18. Did the pandemic change your housing or financial situation?

yes

somewhat

not sure

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* 19. Do you have a computer or other smart device? If you answer YES, then skip to #20.

yes

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* 1. Are you currently an MSAC member?

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* 2. About how long have you been taking part in MSAC activities?

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* 3. BEFORE the COVID pandemic closed the MSAC facility in March of 2020, how often did you take part in MSAC activities?

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* 4. SINCE March of 2020, during the height of the pandemic, roughly how often did you take part in MSAC activities?

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* 5. Over the last year 2022-2023, how often have you taken part in MSAC activities?

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* 6. How do you learn about MSAC or its events/services/activities? (check ALL that apply)

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* 7. What is the focus of your MSAC activities or classes? Please check ALL that apply. Please see question #38 to suggest specific classes, activities or events you would like MSAC to add.

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* 9. We would like to know how involvement with MSAC may have influenced your life. Please check ALL boxes below that match how you feel about each statement. Because I began taking part in MSAC activities, I...

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* 10. Please tell us how satisfied you are with the following aspects of MSAC. You may skip a question that does not pertain to you. Question #38 invites you to add comments or suggestions. Check the box that best matches how you feel about each statement on a scale ranging from never to always.

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. How do you identify your gender?

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* 13. Race or ethnicity? (please check all that apply)

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* 14. Housing/Financing: Please check the ONE sentence that best matches your situation.

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* 15. Housing/Occupancy – Do you: (please check all that apply)

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* 16. Annual Household Income

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* 17. Financial Security: Please check the one sentence that best matches your situation.

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* 18. Did the pandemic change your housing or financial situation?

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* 19. Do you have a computer or other smart device? If you answer YES, then skip to #20.

* 9. We would like to know how involvement with MSAC may have influenced your life. Please check ALL boxes below that match how you feel about each statement.

Because I began taking part in MSAC activities, I...