by Russ Alman
Communications Director, WVSAC
The Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center has been in our community since the 1980s. However, there are many people that don't even know we exist. Others are aware of us but don't understand what goes on inside our building. Let's dispel 6 common myths we're heard about our senior center.
Dave Tosch, executive director at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center, announced his retirement last month. He plans to retire in June. Dave came out of retirement in 2013 to take on the role and has been a high-touch, hands-on leader of the organization throughout his tenure. Russ Alman, Communications Director for the senior center, sat down with Dave to talk about his background, why he accepted the position, and how he sees the senior center evolving through future generations.
Spring is on the way!
Our “Booty for the Build” fundraiser kickoff event to benefit the senior center expansion project was held Feb. 10 and was an over-the-top success. We exceeded our goal, raising over $30,000, but most importantly everyone was happy to be there. Many thanks to our staff, volunteers and sponsors for making it a memorable event. A special shout-out to board members Erin Cass (Fundraising Committee), Melanie Salter (Decorating Committee) and Jim Tarbert (Building Committee) for making the event so successful. Of course, it never hurts to have fresh all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab as a main course for dinner. Please see the press release for more details. Word continues to spread throughout our community as to the need for a building expansion with the purpose of offering more activities for seniors. by Russ Alman, WVSAC Communications Director Avast ye, skallywags!
The Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center (WVSAC) held a "Booty for the Build" Crab Feed and fundraiser on February 10 as a kickoff event for our capital improvement project campaign. Over 150 people attended the pirate and tropical-themed dinner and enjoyed fresh, all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, imbibements from Dave's Dive Bar, live music, as well as silent and live auctions. by Dave Tosch, WVSAC Executive Director Winter has finally arrived, and we hope everyone is staying safe in this unpredictable weather. We’ve experienced a couple of closure days and want to remind our membership that when we do close, we try to get the word out the day prior. Closure information will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Anyone who calls the front desk will also hear a prerecorded message. Keep in mind our parking lot is not plowed unless there is at least 2 inches of snowfall, and we try to have it done in the morning hours before the center opens. There is no daytime plowing when we are open due to safety concerns. The fundraising kickoff event to benefit our senior center building expansion project will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Board member Erin Cass has been busy organizing this event with the theme “Booty for the Build,” which will include an all-you-can-eat crab feed and auction. The menu will also include caesar salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Gourmet spaghetti will be available for those who want an alternative. Tickets are $120 per person. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and there will be a special Pirates Punch. Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes with a tropical/island/pirate theme. Lance Tigner and the Easy Street Men’s Choir will provide music throughout the evening. Lance and his group performed at our talent show in December and they are outstanding! This promises to be a fun evening and for a good cause. The Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center is excited to announce the return of technology tutoring to its activity schedule. This service is available at no additional cost to senior center members and joins the great list of reasons to become a member.
Two sessions will be offered each Tuesday and Thursday morning on an RSVP basis. To make a reservation, visit our online calendar using this link. |
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