Senior Center Newsletter November-December 2021 Hello Current and Former Senior Center Members! My name is Eilleen Gabriel-Galán, and I am excited to join the Northbrook Park District’s team as your new Recreation Supervisor of Adult and Senior Programs! I have a strong aging services and volunteer management background with over twenty-five years of experience in the field of gerontology. I also have a unique combination of experiences in planning and organizing activities for older adults, facility operations, employee, volunteer and budget management and food service. It is my hope to create a destination that will offer you a variety of fun, adventurous and creative programs, activities and special events that you can enjoy while also offering the opportunity to try something new. I invite you and your friends to join me on this journey. I would love to meet you, get to know
you and to hear your thoughts and ideas for the Senior Center. All ideas are welcome, and I am open to listening to what you have to say including the good, the bad and any constructive feedback. You may not know me yet, but you soon will. I am a patient, caring, empathetic and active listener who is flexible and willing to learn and try new things. I am also a team player who can appreciate the skills and strengths that others bring. I look forward to collaborating with you, the volunteers, staff members and our community partners to support your needs and interests. On Thursday, November 18, from 11am-3pm we will have an Open House at the Leisure Center. Please accept this as my personal invitation and see page 3 for additional information. Again, I look forward to meeting you and to welcoming all new and returning members. These are exciting times to create endless possibilities and I can’t wait to have you join me on this journey! Sincerely,
Eilleen Gabriel-Galán Recreation Supervisor of Adult and Senior Programs
Senior Center 3323 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-291-2995
The Senior Center is moving back to the Leisure Center!
Staff Eilleen Gabriel-Galán Recreation Supervisor of Adult and Senior Programs egalan@nbparks.org
Katie Kotloski Recreation Division Manager
Starting November 1, Senior Center programs and events will be held at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Turn the page for more great news!