On April 18th, South Haven Area Senior Services honored over sixty men and women who in 2005 made life easier for many of the seniors in our community. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our agency and it was to them we said a very special thank you with a celebratory luncheon.

The Rev. Jeffrey Dick provided the invocation; and a light lunch of salad and sandwiches was prepared by Amelia’s Cooking. The South Haven High School Chorale performed prior to a thank you message from SHASS Director Jennifer Carver.

To end this delightful get together, and while cake was being enjoyed a small gift was given to each volunteer. There was also a drawing for gifts that were donated by area businesses.

American Journalist Charles Dudley Warner (1829-1900) said “It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself”. That being said there are many souls in our area who are helping themselves by helping others. Thank you to all who have served and thank you to all of you who will help us in the year ahead.  Jennifer Carver