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Her ~ andin ro ran~n~1ng has led to the opening of second site in 245 known as the ilk River <br />p gp ~ ~, <br />Actlvit tenter. This repurpoed library b~~lding is 1 ~,D~~ square feet in s~~e and ~nclt~des an~er~~t~es <br />Y <br />such as a fitness area, ool tables, a reading area with a fireplace, card playing tables, a ping gong table, <br />p <br />and an Internet lab. This new Activity tenter has been extremely popular ~n our can~mun~ty. <br />Throe h the ears Sue has remained on the forefront when it cones to planning prograrn.s and actlvit~e. <br />g ~ <br />As she identifies a new service that would benefit the senior population, she formulates a strategy to <br />make it a reali .For example, when the new .Activity tenter was ~n Its planning stages, several senrQr <br />~ ~ F 4 ~ <br />mien a coached her and expressed their desire to have two toun~rnent size b~ll~ard tables. This idea <br />pp <br />was not in the burl et roftle for the new center Despite financial challenges, Sue was creative in her <br />g p <br />fundraisin efforts and was able to nuke the tables a reality, we now have ~. Silver Snookers pool tearrr <br />g <br />that has a monthly tournarrient with other centers as well as having a strong attendance of ~~ ~nen or <br />more er da . fringing senior m,en into an activity center can. be a challenge. ~y err~bracing this idea, <br />p y . <br />Sue was able to draw large population of ~nen anal in turn expose thenr~ to otb,er beneficial programs <br />also bein offered in the Activity enter ether centers have commented on Sue's success in attracting <br />g <br />the male o elation of seniars~ This is just one of the many exa.ples of her desire to serve the senor <br />pp <br />o elation, fiver the ears Sue has also created the ilvertunes hoar, Faxy Trotters Tap Dancers} yaks <br />pp y <br />and Acorns ~ntergenerational group, and a variety of other gro~~ps~ From trad~tlonal bingo to cutting <br />edge copper jewelry classes, Sue strives to provide sorr7ething far everyone, <br />~es~ribe wh Qu f eel ~hi~ person ~~s~rves ~h~ Du~s~andin~ eniar ervice ~war~ <br />YY <br />with 3~ years of service to seniors Sue has a pi~oven tracl~ record of success, growth and achievement. <br />with the o erring and great success of the second senior activity site in ~Oa$, due is very deserving to <br />p . ~ ~ ~ F <br />receive the outstanding Sensor Services .Award. wring ~~~5 not only did Sue maintain the high quality <br />of service and prorarris at the original site, but also created many new programs and services fay" the <br />uew site. with the addition of only one pai•t~tim.e staff Sue has added to her work load and put in many <br />extra hours to ensure the success of tlae two sites, The results have been. so phenomenal that most days <br />the arkin lots axe overflowing and eve1"y available area w~th~n the t~vo centers ~s being ~tll~~ed by <br />~ ~ <br />~tive Senl~r5, <br />Sue has endeavored to offer a wide variety of programs and beep up with current trends. Same afthe <br />new ro corn offerings include fitness classes, a carnp~ter lab with Internet access and a special warn <br />pg <br />test ro ram far tow vision, and Using the wli computer game system to bring seniors and youth <br />together to play active fitness oriented video games. <br />when asl~ed about her success Sue is uicl~ to cornpliinent the staff she works with i~. delivering sen~oi• <br />services, This humble trait is part of what makes her a strong leader. Sue's spirit of caaperation, <br />dedication, and tireless efforts to bring top quality programs and activities to seniors rnalce her deserving <br />of this award. Thank. you far your consideration, <br />