Dare County, NC
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HISTORY
The Thomas A. Baum Senior Center was dedicated on December 7, 1987 in honor of a Dare County pioneer in transportation. Thomas A Baum designed, built, and operated ferries in the early 1900's and was an advocate of local economic development. The Baum family preserved this tract of land for public use in recognition of the love Thomas A Baum had for the Outer Banks.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Thomas A. Baum Senior Center offers a wide variety of programs and activities to promote active and healthy lifestyles for older adults and provides opportunities for recreation, socialization, nutrition, and health support services, for Dare County residents, who are 55 and older.
STAFF
Jenna Wienert, Director
252.475.5636
jenna.wienert@darenc.gov
Jenna moved to Kill Devil Hills in 2016 with her husband, David, and two kids, Evan and Chloe. Before assuming duties as the senior center’s director, Jenna worked in the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department. She also served as the Fitness and Aquatics Director at both the Norfolk Yacht Club and the MWR Department for the Naval Base Guam. Jenna has been a part of the health and wellness industry for over 25 years with certifications in athletic training, personal training, and group fitness. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a BS in Exercise Science and obtained her MBA in Sports Business from Saint Leo University. Her passion is encouraging the older adult community toward a fulfilling lifestyle with a high level of physical, mental, and social wellness.
Aubrey Remige, Fitness Coordinator & Senior Games Event Director
252.475.5644
aubreyr@darenc.gov
Aubrey is originally from Colorado. She moved to North Carolina to work with a “wilder” clientele , the endangered red wolves, before transiting into fitness. Aubrey started with Dare County in 2005 with a background in martial arts and yoga and holds certifications as a group fitness instructor, yoga instructor, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructor, and a certified Senior Fitness Specialist. She is also CPR w/AED and First Aid certified. Aubrey serves the Dare County Senior Games' Event Director and looks forward to helping Dare County residents stay moving and active for life.
Jodie Futch, Leisure Activities Specialist & SHIIP Coordinator
252.475.5638
jodie.futch@darenc.gov
Jodie has been part of the Outer Banks Community since 1992 and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Media Arts. Before working at our senior center, she was the Volunteer Coordinator for Dare Hospice.
Rebecca Saunders, Administrative Technician
252.475.5635
rebecca.saunders@darenc.gov
Rebecca moved here after graduation from the College of William and Mary with a B.S. in Biology and a Fine Arts minor. After working in medical offices for a couple of decades on the Outer Banks, She now finds daily inspiration from our senior community members at the Baum Center! Growing up with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, she misses the vibrant foliage in the fall season, but now she says the salty air and sandy beaches are her home.
Dee-Laura Cheek, Custodian 252.475.5635 laura.cheek@darenc.gov
Laura moved to Manns Harbor in 2018. She has been a part of the Baum Center's family since 2021. She enjoys the interaction with the center's visitors, as she says " they make my time here so worthwhile"!
Dixie Mullis, Leisure Activities Specialist & HDM Coordinator
252.475.5637 dixie.mullis@darenc.gov
Bio pending.