Programs and Activities

 
 

Our programs and activities are specifically tailored for our clients to offer them a place to gather, interact, and socialize in a secure, fun setting. Check out our monthly calendar and newsletter to learn more about what we’re doing in our program!

Arts and Crafts

Let your inner artist soar!

We offer a variety of arts programs, including: ceramic painting, sewing, wood painting, and other crafts. The crafts made in our program are sold at our annual Craft Sale!

Games

It’s all fun and games!

Our clients enjoy a variety of card games such as euchre, solo and cribbage. We also play various board games and physical games to keep you entertained and busy like:  bingo, table top shuffle board, crokinole, trivia, scrabble, skippbo, and many more!  

Two clients playing crokinole

Music and Dancing

Your toes will be tapping and your hands will be clapping!

Enjoy the beauty of music with a fun sing a long with our talented volunteers and staff who share their musical talents!

Daily Meals

Delicious and Nutritious!

Enjoy a hot lunch with friends! Choices range from soup and sandwich to a full course meal. We can accommodate many special dietary needs including diabetic friendly, gluten free, vegetarian, or ground/pureed. 

Special Events and Parties

We love a good party!

In addition to holiday parties, we offer themed days (such as animal day) and birthday celebrations!

Special Services

We take care of you!

We regularly feature special programs and services to help meet the needs of our clients. Our program activities are geared to the personal interests of each client to promote positive experiences and successful achievements building on each persons’ strengths and enjoyment.

 

Meet Our Team

K-W Seniors Day Program is an independently operated program with a volunteer board of directors that has been providing supports and services to older adults in the community and their families since 1974.

Our program staff include a Registered Practical Nurse, social service workers, and personal support workers. They are trained and dedicated to providing a cheerful, accessible, and friendly environment to promote independence and self-esteem for our clients.

Deanne

Deanne Gilles

Executive Director

Deanne has been the Executive Director of our program since 2007. She began her career with us as the Program Coordinator in 1991, but prior to this, she volunteered many years helping with the activities and programs. Her passion as always been to work with older adults and their families to support them in living at home for as long as possible. She believes the positive social interactions and meaningful activities are integral to quality of life, which is what the K-W Seniors Day Program supports!

Paula

Paula Ploj

Program Coordinator

Paula joined our program in 2007 as the Program Coordinator. She is the first point of contact for new clients and care partners joining our program. Paula manages the program waitlist, assesses and coordinates services for our clients, provides support to families and care partners, and offers supervisory support to our volunteers and students. Paula brings a “down-to-earth” attitude that our clients, staff and volunteers love!

 
 
 
 

The Board of Directors

 

Matthew Raines

Board Chair

Matthew joined the Board in 2017 and was later elected to Board Chair in November 2022. As Board chair, he oversees monthly board meetings and works closely with the members of the Board and the Program Director to set and maintain the strategic direction of the program.

Matthew is an Associate at Goldman Sachs and enjoys giving back to the K-W community in his spare time

Danielle Thibaudeau

Secretary

Danielle is a Health Promotion and Research Analyst at our local Public Health Department. Danielle is interested in community development and healthy aging and joined the board in 2014 as the board Secretary. She also manages our social media accounts!

Phoebe Zhong

Treasurer

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Jessica Spataro

Member

Jessica is a corporate lawyer practicing in the community at a local law firm. She loves to travel and volunteer in the K-W community. Jessica joined our board in 2014 and served as our Board Chair for 2 terms. She continues to support our program and offers valuable guidance on policies and procedures related to the not-for-profit sector.

Christine Sheppard

Member

Christine is a social work researcher and credentialed program evaluator. In her spare time, she does trick training and agility with her dog! Christine joined the board in 2016 to support the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.

Member

Currently interviewing for this position.

Corey Neumeister

Member

Corey is a long standing member of our Board of Directors. He has held various positions on our board for over 15 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the healthcare sector as an Geriatric Emergency nurse at a local hospital with specialized training and experience in cardiology.