Hanover Township honors senior volunteers

Posted April 13, 2023 11:00 pm

Submitted by Hanover Township

Hanover Township officials and staff recognized more than 200 seniors at the annual volunteer award recognition luncheon April 13 at the Seville in Streamwood.

The township's Senior Center volunteers provided 18,033 hours of service in FY23 in the areas of programming, home delivered meals, front desk reception, trip escorts, lunch program assistance, and other areas.

"The township is extremely fortunate to have these volunteers, who give generously of their time in assisting staff in providing quality programming and services to our residents," said Brian P. McGuire, Hanover Township supervisor.

"We are proud to recognize them and honor this year's winners for their outstanding efforts."

Hanover Township Trustee Craig Essick, left, and Supervisor Brian McGuire present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Patti Loomis. Courtesy of Hanover Township

Individuals recognized include: Patti Loomis, Volunteer of the Year; Lynn Marinelli, Home Delivered Meals Driver of the Year; Rayann Schiola, Most Versatile Volunteer of the Year; Kathy Biesiadecki, Above & Beyond Award; and Maryann Podzimek, Emerging Volunteer.

My Cocina was recognized as the Community Partner of the Year.

For information on senior volunteer opportunities, call the Hanover Township Department of Aging Services at (630) 483-5600 or visit www.hanover-township.org.

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