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A
native
of Salt Lake City, John lived in San Francisco from 1995 to
2002, during which time he worked at various homeless shelters,
helping some of the poorest and most destitute of that great
city. Earlier in his career, he worked for the State of Utah's
Medicare/Medicaid Crossover program, helping needy seniors
by paying their monthly Medicare premiums. He lives in the
9th East, 9th South area of Salt Lake City with his terriers
Pumpkin and Bandit, " but says "it has been well
worth the commute to Kearns to have the opportunity to interact
with the wonderful participants and staff of the Kearns Senior
Center." |
JOHN
BENNETT
CENTER
MANAGER |
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Jeniece
Johnson better known as "J.J." Was born in Salt
Lake City and graduated from the LDS Business College. The
2nd in line of seven children married to Marlon Johnson whom
she met while working at Linford Brothers Glass Company where
Marlon still works as a Maintenance technician. They have
four sons… a Marine, a cook, and a glass technician and
the youngest one finishing high school this year. Her favorite
color is blue (although her eyes are hazel). Her favorite
foods are lasagna and ice-cream. She likes to bake and make
crafts and loves listening to a variety of music including
classical and western (her favorite classical composer is
Mozart and her favorite country singer…George Straight).
She also likes movies, traveling and is a major "shopaholic."
She is very happy to be working for you at the Kearns Senior
Center and is looking forward to serving you. |
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JENIECE
JOHNSON
OFFICE
SPECIALIST
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Cindy Gallagher was born in Hood River, Oregon, near Mt. Hood.
The ninth child, the baby of two boys and seven girls. Cindy
explains "we lived right next to the river. It was an
exciting life living near the river. Like "The little
house in the big woods . We moved to San Diego, California
when I was five years old. Then back to Oregon in 1959. I
am still called the baby sister.
Now that I am all grown up, I am a mother of two boys and
two girls, and seven grandchildren. I love being a mom, but
being a grandma is the best.
I am so very excited to be here with you at the Kearns Center.
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CINDY
GALLAGHER
PROGRAM
SPECIALIST
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I was born in Logan Utah in 1950. I lived in Preston Idaho
for a few years then moved to Lewiston Utah where his father’s
side of the family founded. At about six years of age the
family moved to Ogden Utah. I attended Bonneville high school
until the senior year when my family moved to Enterprise Utah.
I graduated from high school in 1968 and attended Dixie College
where I graduated in general education, then went on to the
University of Utah and obtained a BFA in Drawing and Painting.
I have been with my wife Georgia for over thirty years. I
have worked from an art studio in our home as a freelance
artist to this day and have been employed in custodial work
through the same period. Recreationally I enjoy traveling,
photography and hiking.
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LYNN
BRIGHT
MAINTENANCE
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Charlotte
is married to Elden Blackburn. They met when he was in the
service. Her best friend set her up with a blind date. So
they met on a street corner. It must have taken, since they
have been married for 59 years. They have three boys and eight
grand children and two great grands. She was born in Cool
Creek, (which was later changed to Lake City),Tennessee. She
lived in Tennessee for 13 years then in Florida for five.
She graduated from high school in Daytona Beach. She has a
twin sister who comes to visit occasionally.
Her favorite color is sky blue (to match her sparkling eyes).
Her favorite movie is Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman. Her
favorite food is pork and cantaloupe. She likes all kinds
of sports, especially bowling. Loves camping with her kids
and scrap booking and crocheting. She is a great attribute
to our center. |
CHARLOTTE
BLACKBURN
MEAL
AID |
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Val was born February 14, 1933 in Etna Wyoming, in the Star
Valley, to Eather and Thelma Shaw. Baker. Val was the youngest
of four brothers and one sister. His sister died when she
was one month old. His mother passed away when he was seven
years old. Val and his brother Max, are the only family
left. Val joined the Army in 1953 the first time and got
out in 1955. He wondered around the country until 1960 and
then went back in the Army. He was stationed in Fort Lewis
Washington for three years, and in Hawaii for three years
before being sent to Vietnam. Val and his wife have 8 children
hers, his and theirs.
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VAL
BAKER
VAN
DRIVER |
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Ken is married to Nina. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah
and raised in Magna. He has six children and no grand children.
His favorite sport is watching high school and college football.
His favorite movies are the "Sound Of Music" and
"It's a Wonderful Life." His favorite food is sea
food and anything else he can "see." His hobbies
are reading and watching sports on TV. If he won a million
dollars he would travel the world and see everything he could
see. |
KEN
CURTIS
VAN
DRIVER |
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Linda grew up in South Salt Lake. She was the middle of seven
children. In 1970 she married her beloved Clyde. He was the
boy next door from he r childhood. By this time Clyde had
been married and had kids. So, Linda not only got a loving
husband but six wonderful stepchildren to boot. Then Linda
was blessed with the birth of a beautiful baby girl, who Linda
still refers to as her "baby". Her "baby"
has given her three grandkids.
In 1985 Linda lost her Clyde. She eventually found her way
to the Senior Employment Program. This program helps people
55 and older receive training they need to enter into today's
workforce.
Linda is a happy vibrant woman with a zest for life. If you
haven't met her yet, feel free to drop in and have a cup of
coffee with her.
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LINDA
MAST
KITCHEN MANAGER |
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Jamie Chandler, our yoga instructor. Jamie was born in Provo,
Utah, where she graduated from high school and went on to
earn a degree from BYU. She has one daughter and…two
cats! Jamie teaches seven yoga classes a week (not all here
at the center) and has been a yoga teacher for 17 years. She
is a "Jill of All Trades," working as a structural
engineer for 30 years and now as a massage therapist, esthetician
(skin care professional), and reflexologist. She also gives
tarot readings. Jamie invites everyone to attend the yoga
class, which is suitable for people of any age and at any
level of ability. Yoga exercises increase strength, balance,
and flexibility. Jamie is a wonderful asset for the Kearns
Center and we encourage you all to get to know her! |
JAMIE
CHANDLER
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTOR - Yoga |
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Jim was born at Bingham Canyon Utah (a long time ago). He
retired from the United States Army where he served in the
Vietnam War. He enjoys watching M.A.S.H. reruns. He also enjoys
the friendship of those at the kearns Senior Center, and is
trying hard to master Spanish and Computer Science.
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JIM
SERASSIO
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR - P.A.C.E.
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Home
town - Price,Utah
Retired and teaching Tai Chi part time.
Employed in the computer field from 1968 to 2004.
Married to and living with the same lovely woman for the
last 42 years.
Residing in Midvale for 33 years.
Enjoy speaking and laughing with other people.
Like hiking in the Wasatch, current affairs, teaching my
grandchildren.
Like riding my Campagnolo equipped road bicycle.
Dream of hiking to Twin Peaks in the Wasatch, and later
a hike in the Grand Canyon.
Studies Tai Chi exercise under Master Cheng Tsang Lu, South
Salt Lake.
Roots for the U of U when they are behind playing BYU.
Roots for BYU when they are behind playing the U of U.
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MICHAEL
DUSSERRE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR -TAI
CHI |
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Keith was born in Maricopa California a long time ago. (Maricopa
has grown to a population of 1,111). Over the years Keith
has lived in Santa Monica, California, Idaho Falls, Idaho,
Magna and Clearfield, Utah, Nyssa and Ontario, Oregon and
Kearns, Utah. He now lives in West Valley City, Utah with
his wife Lynda. He says that since his retirement in 1996
it has been his good fortune to work with all the great
people here at the Center.
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KEITH
BINGHAM
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR -
Computers |
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Juan Rostro and Elisa Buen Rostro have been married for 46
years. Her birthdate is 7/17/45 and his is 8/10/40. They were
both born in Los Reyes, Michoacan, a place in Mexico. For
seventeen years they lived in Los Angeles, CA before they
came to Utah, where they've been for seven years. They love
being at the Senior Center, where they always feel welcomed.
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JUAN
and ELISA ROSTRO
KITCHEN HELP |
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Nita is from the Marshall Islands. She says she is Marshallese".
The Marshall Islands are located between the Island of Guam
and the Island of Hono, Hawaii. Nita and her family have been
in Utah since 1996. Before coming to Utah they lived in Honolulu,
Hawaii. Both Nita and her husband, Elio, work for the Senior
Employment Agency. When asked what kind of work she has done
before she said that this is the first time in her life that
she has worked. |
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NITA
BOAS
KITCHEN HELP
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