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Fallbrook Senior Center announces new executive director

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center recently welcomed back Susie Gonsalves as its new executive director. Gonsalves served with the senior center as operations manager for eight years before leaving in 2019. When an extended leave of absence kept the previous executive director confined to home, Gonsalves agreed to return in the role of interim director in November.

Gonsalves accepted the permanent appointment to executive director of the Fallbrook Senior Center effective Jan. 3. "Susie is the perfect fit for us. Her expertise in nutrition management, organizational excellence and her compassion for seniors will greatly help the initiatives of the senior center. Her past experience with the senior center made the transition seamless," said Joan Spencer, member of the Fallbrook Senior Center Board.

As a certified nutrition manager, Gonsalves will oversee the senior center nutrition program that offers hot, freshly prepared meals to all seniors from the Greater Fallbrook area. The nutritious meals are cooked and served at the Fallbrook Community Center located right next door to the Fallbrook Senior Center. The program also delivers the same hot meals daily to homebound seniors in the community. For seniors, aged 60 years or better, the meals are available Monday through Friday at no charge, although a contribution toward the cost is always appreciated.

Gonsalves will also direct the operations of the Senior Center Thrift Shop, which is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The thrift shop is located at the rear of the senior center and features clothing, furniture, crystal, small appliances, home healthcare items and much more.

Gonsalves will orchestrate the many programs and activities designed for active Fallbrook adults who are 50 years old or better. These programs primarily provide advice on how to stay healthy and feel young as well as physically and mentally active. They vary from senior exercise and dancing classes to photography and music classes.

Gonsalves and her husband, Oliver Gonsalves, have been residents of Fallbrook for over 20 years. In addition to being a volunteer at the Fallbrook Senior Center's Congregate Meal program, Oliver also volunteers at the Fallbrook Food Pantry and is an active pickleball player. Both Susie and Oliver are active volunteers at North Coast Church.

The Fallbrook Senior Center, located at 399 Heald Lane, at Fallbrook Street, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed to assist with many of the activities and programs. The Fallbrook Senior Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, operating on community donations, grants, and bequests. To learn more, call 760-728-4498 or visit http://www.FallbrookSeniorCenter.com.

Submitted by the Fallbrook Senior Center.

 

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