The Gillam-Grant Community Center hosted an event celebrating its volunteers at a Recognition Celebration at Batavia Downs Wednesday, October 8. Peggy Swapceinski, executive director, thanked the volunteers who have contributed to Gillam-Grant’s ability to serve the area for 40 years with interesting programs, recreation and events.
The Gillam-Grant Community Center, 6966 West Bergen Road, opened its doors in 1974, to provide a place for social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. Today the facility includes a preschool program, Kid Zone after school childcare, Learning Center, Youth Recreation programs, day trips and many activities.
Special recognition was given to Marilyn Pocock of Bergen, who has volunteered every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for the past four years to coordinate and host Gillam-Grant’s Toddler Story Time. Peggy said, “Marilyn is a great example of the great relationship Gillam-Grant has with the community.”
The leadership and staff of the Gillam-Grant have worked hard to provide quality programs, services and recreation. Executive Director Peggy Swapceinski says, “we are striving to become ‘the place to be’ and to really make an impact on the quality of life of individuals and families. We are grateful for all the wonderful volunteers that make toddler programs, youth recreation as well as many other programs happen at the Center.
Anyone interested in becoming involved at the Gillam-Grant Community Center can call the Center at 585-494-1621.
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