The Buzz - WVSAC

As part of our Meet the Board Members series, Russ Alman interviews Erin Cass, who holds the Director A position. Erin has worked with many nonprofits in the Wenatchee Valley in a variety of roles and currently operates her own business called Health Aging. Listen to this episode to find out more about Erin's vision for the Senior Center.

Russ Alman talks with Lydia Agidius, Program Director, from her hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lydia is chaperoning a trip as part of our Travel Program to attend the 2025 Balloon Fiesta. Lisa Blair, Executive Director, outlines our upcoming Big Giving Week coming up in mid-October. And watch the podcast to find the Secret Word -- the first person to email Russ at russ@wenatcheeseniorcenter.com with the word will receive an early bird pass to our Second Chance Thrift Shop's Christmas Cottage, plus a $50 gift certificate!

This interview was conducted on August 8, 2025, prior to the announcement of our Renaming Contest that ran from August 15-31 and before we officially started The Buzz. However, we still wanted to share this with you as part of our series of interviews to meet our board members.Jim Tarbert was elected chairman of the board earlier this summer has also acted as the head of our building expansion committee. He is one of the key reasons we have made significant progress towards creating plans and raising funds for our building expansion and renovation.

Mandy Ketcham, CDP is a dementia support specialist for Highgate Senior Living. According to Mandy, over 80% of the population is directly affected by someone with dementia, yet the condition is widely misunderstood.Mandy is hosting a workshop at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center on Friday, September 26, 2025. The seminar will provide hands-on learning, practical insights and valuable take-away opportunities to help participants better understand and help those living with the condition. The event is open to the public but registration is required. Please contact Amanda Molvin at wenatchee.crc@highgateseniorliving.com or visit https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054EA9A92EA4FCC34-58353402-training

The first of our series of interviews with WVSAC board members. Marco Martinez is now in his second year serving on our board of directors in one of the at large positions.

Russ Alman interviews Mary Fran McClure, volunteer coordinator of the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center's Sunday Dances. The dances are held from 2 - 4 p.m., feature local live bands, and are open to the public for people of all ages.