Barbara joined the Isaacs Center in 2014 after retiring from her job as an operations manager. Her ten years as part of the older adults center has given her a new space to thrive as a member of her community—and to help those around her in the process.
Barbara is the current president of the older adults committee as well as a member of several other committees. Besides committees, she also enjoys the clubs at the Isaacs Center, and volunteers wherever she is needed, from packing bags for food pantry or doing telephone reassurance to check up on members who have not been able to attend. “My goal has always been to be there for people, to be a helping hand, to be an encourager.” Beyond the Isaacs Center, she is also an active part of her church and three community choirs.
Community is at the center of Barbara’s reason to love the Isaacs Center. Isaacs provides a multi-generational space where people can come to create a community. “I like the fellowship with the different personalities and cultures because we learn from one another. My slogan is: ‘Each one, teach one.’” As an active member, she wants to continue doing the work she does, and hopes that in the process, the center can grow and more people can hear about it.