For Release: May 4, 2026  

Mayor Janice S. Mironov issued a Proclamation for National Volunteer Week and recognized East Windsor Senior Center Volunteers. The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that, "volunteerism is one of the basic traits in the American character . . . was established in 1974 to recognize and honor the generous people who volunteer their time and services to an organization or cause to help better our communities," recognizes that, "the Senior Center Volunteers help in the development, coordination and integration of the various programs and services available to senior citizens."

Mayor Mironov stated, "Our wonderful senior center volunteers play an invaluable role in enabling East Windsor to operate the high quality center we do, and to offer the diverse array of programs and activities for our seniors. We are deeply appreciative of their dedicated and caring efforts to benefit our seniors and serve our community.

The Mayoral Proclamation continues, "the East Windsor Township Senior Center Volunteers realize the important part of giving back to their senior community by volunteering to assist in classes, games, arts and crafts, reading, exercise programs, special events and many other activities, in addition to the Mercer County Nutrition Project," and "expresses appreciation to our volunteers for their excellent and dedicated efforts to the East Windsor community."

The recognized Senior Center Volunteers (listed alphabetically) are: Cynthia Acton; Sara Bierman; Elena Brancov; David Brandes; Mary Brandes; Sam Chao; Yu May Chen; Dennis Devers; Linda Feldstein; Barry Fisch; Fay Fisch; Leeann Folk; Mindy Gerber; Barbara Gilbert; Sharon Goldstein; Terry Goldstein; Kathleen Griffin; Jessica Havens; Dilys Henninger; Robert Kashman; Peter Lane; Amy Lerner; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Sydelle Norris; Hope Pakula; Larry Parker; Paula Parker; Miguel Rivera; Margarita Rugeles-Rodriquez; Debbie Schipmann; Tim Schipmann; Donald Seladi; Margaret Steadman; Deborah Thomas; and Valerie Vaughn.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Proclamation for National Volunteer Week to Township Commission on Aging Chairperson and Members at a celebration for the Senior Center volunteers. Pictured (from left to right) are: Fay Fisch; Amy Lerner; Vice Chairperson Deborah Thomas; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Chairperson Sydelle Norris; Dilys Henninger; Barbara Gilbert; Leeann Folk and Linda Feldstein.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Proclamation for National Volunteer Week and presented Certificates of Appreciation to East Windsor Senior Center volunteers during National Volunteer Week.