by Jeff Surdej | Oct 1, 2021 | Laura's Garden
Dr. Evan Calkins founder of the Network in Aging of Western New York, Inc. Hard work, high goals and a response to real needs are central themes in the long career of Dr. Evan Calkins. Born in 1920 in Newton, Massachusetts, Dr. Calkins arrived in Buffalo with his...
by Jeff Surdej | May 22, 2020 | Laura's Garden
Jerry Flashner passed away in 2006, he was the editor and publisher of Prime Time Magazine http://www.buffalospree.com/foreveryoung/archives/2006_09/0906Flaschner.html Jerry was on the forefront of promoting the quality of life for the elderly and aging in Western...
by Jeff Surdej | May 22, 2020 | Laura's Garden
Michael J. Maloney, who worked closely with families as he helped lead some of the region’s top senior living communities, and who became known in recent years for his advocacy and fundraising for ALS research and treatment passed away in February 2017 from Lou...
by Jeff Surdej | Dec 9, 2019 | Laura's Garden
Leonard S. Sikora was a past board member for many years, and he passed away on June 10th, 2018 at 90 years old. Born in Buffalo, he was a 1946 graduate of Seneca Vocational High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1950 from Buffalo State Teachers College and...
by Jeff Surdej | Dec 9, 2019 | Laura's Garden
On September 21, 2018 the Network in Aging lost one of its greatest supporters, Bob Wills. Bob was a longtime member of the Network and served two terms as the President of the Board of Directors from 2008-2012. In addition to being the President, and then Past...
by Jeff Surdej | Oct 7, 2019 | Laura's Garden
The aging services network of Western New York lost a pioneer and innovator in the field of aging with the loss of Clifford Whitman. Clifford E. Whitman, died on July 28, 2015 at the age of 80. Cliff Whitman earned his Master of Social Work from Syracuse University...
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