New Board Members Appointed

Downingtown Area Senior Center recently announced two new appointments to its board of directors. Evelyn Petersen and Curt Schroder have agreed to serve on the board for a one-year term.

Petersen has been a resident of Chester County for more than 30 years and resides in Tredyffrin-Easttown with her family. She has supported Junior Achievement, Cradles to Crayons, The Eagles Charitable Foundation, and the Devon Horse Show through volunteer work. Petersen is a vice president, relationship manager, with Santander Bank.

Schroder is the former state representative from the 155th District who represented the Borough of Downingtown and surrounding areas for 17 years. During his time in the legislature, Schroder was a supporter of the Downingtown Senior Center, becoming familiar with the activities provided by the center as well as the challenges of serving the senior population. Schroder resides in West Bradford Township with his family.

The Downingtown Senior Center currently serves seniors at its location in the Thorndale United Methodist Church. More than 600 older adults are provided meals, services, and classes five days per week. Seniors residing in Downingtown, Caln, East Brandywine, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East Nantmeal, Elverson, Honey Brook, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Wallace, West Bedford, West Whiteland, and West Nantmeal are welcome to see what the Downingtown Senior Center has to offer. Seniors may visit http://www.downingtownseniors.org to learn more.

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