The Senior Action Network (SAN) held its 9^th annual Caregiver Recognition Dinner on November 5, 2009. For many seniors, and their families, the caregiver is often an unsung hero. Seniors can be dependent upon these Heroes for contributing to the completion of their daily activities and the quality of their lives.

57 nominations were submitted by the area's Adult Family Homes, Residential Care Facilities, and private homes extolling the qualities of caring and dedicated providers. Both paid and unpaid caregivers will be honored. The following were recognized as outstanding in their service category:

Volunteer:
Caroline Hall, Panorama City

Family:
Patricia Berets
Ronald L. Lawson

In-Home:
Nichole Daigneault
Barbara Damron
Larry Levitt, CCS

Facility:
Tracy FreeLand, Olympics West retirement Inn
Jenifer Merz, Olympics West Retirement Inn
Sharon Pileggi, The Hamptons Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Margaret Jean Peters, Olympics West Retirement Inn
Chris Washington, Garden Courte Memory Care Community

Adult Family Home:
Bella Glenn, Riedel Adult Family Home
Connie Smith, Connie Smith

Community:
Carol Shawver, Olympics West Retirement Inn

“We are pleased to present this premier event," continues Lounsbury, "which honors all caregivers on behalf of the families and the facilities or homes they serve."

Holiday Bazaar & Gift Show

Want to sell your wares or do some holiday gift buying? Vendor space still available! You can start or finish your holiday shopping here! There will be vendors such as Cookie Lee Jewelry, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Bavarian Corner and fabulous personal gifts such as handmade pine needle baskets, baked goods, knitted items, jewelry, infant clothing and much more.

The Senior Action Network’s Annual Gift Fair will be held November 21, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Avenue SE in Lacey.

All the dollars raised go back into the community to help seniors! Bring your residents and friends! For more information call Cyndi at 360-528-8726.

SAN Outgrows Meeting Space