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City of Southlake Senior Advisory Commission
Quarterly Report
The Southlake Senior Center is gaining a reputation as an
active, challenging, and fun place to come! We've been
intentional in building a holistic program of events to meet
the varied interests, needs and abilities of the senior adults in
Southlake and the surrounding areas.
Nancy Brown - New Senior Center Coordinator
In early March, Nancy Brown moved into the position of Senior Services
Coordinator, housed at the Senior Center. Nancy brings to the position 22
years of experience in the field of gerontology. She has a special interest in
sharing the good news about the aging brain and its ability to continue to
learn and grow into the later years. Using as a springboard a poll of
members' interests and her encouraging presentation of "Old Dog... New
Tricks," Nancy has introduced some new and challenging events. She
recognizes and is building upon the rich and broad experience, talent, and
skills of the seniors themselves. And she continues to foster development
of relationships with and among the seniors.
Senior Advisory Commission Members:
Jean Boland, Place 1; Patricia Burnett, Place 2; Charles F. Boyd, Place 3;
David Baltimore, Place 4, Chairman; Nancy Sporn, Place 5, Secretary;
Richard McCauley, Place 6, Vice Chairman; Margie Kyle, Place 7;
Jeanette Gossage, Alternate 1 ; Beverly Blake, Alternate 2
New Senior Bus
Our luxurious new bus is getting a workout! In the past quarter, the bus has
been seen as far away as Salado, Dublin, and Mineral Wells, Texas. We've
also forayed into the Metroplex for art exhibits, lunches, antiques shopping,
a play, a big- screen theatre presentation, and even a cattle drive!
Celebrating the Generations
We've also enjoyed some intergenerational events. It was a joy to watch
the Young Men's Service League and young women from the National
Charity League became enamored with the Big Band music and dancing at
our Starlight Ball, and Walnut Grove Elementary choir students delighted
us with an end -of- school -year performance.
Celebrating Volunteers
This quarter, we've celebrated our many senior adult volunteers with an
hors d'oeuvres and dessert buffet. Thirty -six new members have joined our
ranks since mid - March, and we look with excitement toward a future in
which we continue to grow together in depth and breadth. We're happily
realizing that our best memories are still ahead of us.
Senior Advisory Commission Members:
Jean Boland, Place 1; Patricia Burnett, Place 2; Charles F. Boyd, Place 3;
David Baltimore, Place 4, Chairman; Nancy Sporn, Place 5, Secretary;
Richard McCauley, Place 6, Vice Chairman; Margie Kyle, Place 7;
Jeanette Gossage, Alternate 1 ; Beverly Blake, Alternate 2