To the Editor:

As members of the Board of Trustees of the Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC), we want to thank all those who helped to make the PSRC gala on the evening of September 14 a spectacular success. The 250 attendees at the sold-out event had a wonderful time thanks to the PSRC leadership — especially CEO Drew Dyson, COO Donna Cosgrove, and CDO Lisa Adler — the entire staff, and our many amazing volunteers. The event included a celebration of PSRC’s social services — a core feature of PSRC’s work in the community since its inception in 1974 as “Tenant Services” at Spruce Circle. It was also an opportunity to celebrate our honorees, Hazel Stix, Bryn Mawr Trust, and the mayor and Council of Princeton.

Hazel Stix, our individual honoree, has been an active leader at PSRC since the beginning, working alongside and supporting Jocelyn Helm in creating this organization 49 years ago. Hazel has been a generous supporter, engaged leader, and avid participant in the work of PSRC.

Bryn Mawr Trust, our corporate honoree, was integral in PSRC’s purchase and renovation of The Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning at 101 Poor Farm Road. Their support and guidance were instrumental in the successful completion of this project. We also took the occasion to honor the memory of former president of BMT’s banking division, Kevin Tylus.

The current mayor and Council of Princeton were the deserving recipients of our inaugural Community Impact Award. Their enduring commitment to PSRC and to the older adults throughout our community, and the commitment of their predecessors in the municipality and the former Borough and Township, has made a profound impact.

This event was, for the 250 attendees, a reminder of the impact that PSRC has through its focus on building community, making connections, and providing lifelong learning and support services. In the past year, PSRC has served over 5,500 participants. It is a welcoming and inclusive place with something for everyone, whether you are 55 or 105, and whether you are in Princeton, Trenton, Yardley, or Florida!

Finally, our thanks to everyone who attended the gala. Without you, PSRC could not accomplish all that it does and could not plan for even more programming and services in the future!

Joan Girgus
Ridgeview Road

Iona Harding
Fisher Avenue

Norman R. Klath
Prospect Avenue

Lance Liverman
Witherspoon Street