Senior Center Staff

Marilyn Daily, Director

Welcome to the Salem Senior Center!

The City of Salem Senior Center stands as an outstanding example of government partnering with our community's individuals, businesses, institutions, and service providers to fulfill a distinctive purpose for older adult citizens and their families. Since its opening in 1976, the Center has been a highly visible, community-based, multipurpose senior center that promotes health, independence, and well-being to adults 50 years and older. Thanks to our over 300 volunteers, the Center is able to offer several hundred different programs and services that meet a variety of interests and needs. The Senior Center's dedicated volunteers are what makes the City of Salem Senior Center unique and so successful.

I am quite proud to serve on the Senior Center "team" as the Center's Director. Since I accepted the position in May 1999, I have been privileged to work alongside great people, both users and volunteers, who are filled with energy, enthusiasm, and tremendous generosity. I hope that, as you browse our website, you are able to sense the Center's warm and inviting atmosphere and the uniqueness of the individuals who make the Center a "home away from home" to thousands each year. We certainly pride ourselves on being more than just a building. We like to think of ourselves as "family", here for you in times of need, growth, change, laughter, and celebration!

The staff at the Salem Senior Center again want to thank our volunteers and patrons for their ongoing support and enthusiasm. It is a joy to work at the Senior Center surrounded by people that are energetic and take an active role in our day-to-day operations and our future planning. I look forward to seeing you soon at your Salem Senior Center. For more information or to schedule a building/program tour, call 503-588-6303.

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Holli Crown, Volunteer Coordinator

Holli Crown is the new Volunteer Coordinator. (More info on Holli to come!) She will be coordinating over 600 volunteers, and will be responsible for dozens of special events. If you have any questions about your current volunteer position, or would like to volunteer in a new area or for the first time, drop by the Senior Center Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Applications are being accepted from individuals interested in serving on the Volunteer Advisory Committee. Pick up your application today!

Volunteer Information

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Evelyn Ostermann, Respite Coordinator

I have been the Respite Coordinator for the Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program since April 2005 and am committed to serving and supporting caregivers, and their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Some of my responsibilities include planning and implementing respite activities, developing and scheduling caregiver training, and offering a variety of services to individual caregivers. The program meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can reach me at the Senior Center Tuesday through Friday. I look forward to discussing the program details to determine if it would benefit you and your loved one.

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Bill Storzum, Custodian

I like to work with and around the Senior Center, to talk with and listen to stories from seniors. I enjoy watching them in their activities and come away feeling good. I set up programs and reset programs for the Center. At times I get involved with some of the Center's programs.

My daughter, Alison, enjoys coming to the Senior Center and she thinks the seniors are all her grandmas and grandpas. She enjoys her visits and loves to help out here at the Center.

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Kris Yates, Staff Assistant

Working at the Salem Senior Center is a very rewarding experience. I love being around all the wonderful seniors who attend the Center daily. Since I started my position in January 1999, I've seen the Center grow with new programs, activities, and services for seniors.

Some of my responsibilities at the Center include program scheduling, finances, clerical duties, and room rentals. The Center rents rooms for private parties, receptions, seminars, and meetings. If you have an event coming up, call the Center and ask for me, and I can give you further informaton and space availability. Hope to see you soon at the Salem Senior Center.

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Edna Zielinski, Lifelong Learning Program Coordinator

The Salem Senior Center is thrilled to welcome Edna Zielinski to our staff team. (More info on Edna to come!) Edna will be coordinating the Center’s Lifelong Learning program, which includes everything from adult fitness, arts, foreign language, personal growth, and humanities, to nutrition. Edna is available Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. She is seeking your feedback on future class interests and needs and is also recruiting both volunteer and paid instructors. The Senior Center is also accepting applications from interested individuals to serve on the Lifelong Learning Advisory Committee. Drop by the Senior Center or call 503-588-6303 for further information.

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