Elders Who Inspire
There are many older adults in our community who are wonderful examples of aging well. These older adults show us what graceful aging is by being resilient, positive, engaged and gracious.
If you know someone 60 years or older in Boulder County who is an inspiration to you and possesses the above attributes, please send an email to tdeanni@bouldercounty.org with your and the elder’s name and contact information and no more than a 500 word description of why he or she inspires you! The description should answer the following:
- Why is this person inspiring to you?
- Why do you think this person would be inspiring to others?
- What positive aspects of aging does this person embody?
The ASF Board will review the submissions and will announce the winner to the local media and the ASF email contacts. Winners will be showcased on the our website and will receive a $100 check from the Board.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
January 27 for a March announcement
March 20 for a May (Older Americans Month) Announcement
July 20 for a September Announcement
October 20 for December Announcement
Please send submission to tdeanni@bouldercounty.org
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Freda Hoskin
Freda Hoskin is on the staff at Boulder County Aging Services. She is 76 years old and works 20 hours a week. Freda contributes in a wide variety of ways but it is her expertise in database systems that really help us out. Her ability to figure systems out in order for programs to operate has been a great boon for us. And she is quick with an entertaining story and provides all newborns with a wonderful soft hand-made afghan!
She is always helping out whenever she can and we are so grateful to have her!
Freda graduated from CU, Phi Beta Kappa. She was a software engineer from StorageTek, and lives in Broomfield with her husband. She has two children and one grandchild. She is a member of the D.A.R., Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, and Colonial Dames.
When asked how she ages well, she stated, “I keep busy!”