Senior of the year 2025
Brenda Bator
Brenda Bator, Centre president, has made large strives in keeping the Centre up and running, ensuring activities run, food is made and accessible at events, and that membership can be accessible to all; and overall is the heart and soul of our Centre, Congratulations Brenda!
Senior of the year 2024
Muriel Raymond
Muriel Raymond joined the seniors' association more than 30 years ago; she has been teaching exercise classes for over 20 years. These classes are among the most well-attended activities at the Centre, and she has ensured that they are accessible to all. We are very grateful for all Muriel has done for our Centre. Keep up the hard work, and congratulations!
Senior of the year 2023
Dave Handley
Dave Handley has been an active volunteer for over 40 years, volunteering with the Canadian Society for decades, driving veterans and seniors around the city, serving as the longest executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17, and being the past president. He now serves as our very own vice president here at the Centre! We greatly appreciate Dave Handley's hard work and dedication. Good job, Dave!
Senior of the year 2022
Lora Vary
Lora Vary was recognized as the 2022 Senior of the Year here at the Centre. Lora joined the Thorold Senior Centre in 2010 as a member, becoming an executive board member in 2012 and vice president in 2014. In 2016, she became president and served in that role until 2021. During her time as president, she was instrumental in the advancement of the Association and spearheaded many fundraising activities such as Seniors Information Fairs, Mother's Day Tea, Fashion Shows and Guest Speaker presentations.
Senior of the year 2021
Beverly Smith
Beverly has been volunteering and helping others all her life, whether it is baking delicious treats for her friends, sewing and knitting for those in need, or a kind word or telephone call to someone who just needs a comforting voice. Her most recent project is making mats for the homeless out of milk bags. She tries to do three acts of kindness each day to lift someone’s spirits. She is always upbeat and positive, sharing a smile and a kind word to those she meets or those in need.
