October 2019
Volume 26 Number 4
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Do you need help with Caregiving? Front: Lillian Rainey, Margaret Cox, Mary Clark, Lucile Brown Back: Noelle Malstrom, FGP Director Rebecca Maletto-Cornell, Hazel Lewis, FGP Coordinator Shelby Parisse, FGP Assistant Lauren Balot, Platoria Featherstone, WFS Director Community Programs and Support Julie Cawoski and Iris Glunt
Foster Grandparent Program honors volunteers at annual luncheon T he Foster Grandparent
Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in June at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe. Nearly 200 people attended the event, which recognized 100 Foster Grandparent volunteers for their service and dedication to their communities. Melissa Sipusic of United Healthcare emceed the luncheon while volunteers,
guests and staff enjoyed the 1950s-themed afternoon, which included diner-style appetizers and root beer floats, a photo booth and prizes. Six Foster Grandparents were recognized for milestone years of service: Geraldine Fleming (five years), Janice Taylor (10 years), Barbara Gans (15 years), and Lucile Brown, Mary Ann Carlock and Lexie McLeod (20 years).
Winners of the Senior Corps Legacy Award were selected based on years of service outside of milestone years, testimonials from their stations, and contributions to the program as a whole that made each winner stand out in different ways. One winner, Lucile Brown, received the award based on her years of service to one station, Gwen’s Montessori School, at the age of 95 years Continued on page 20
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