AAASWFL Team
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Fort Myers located at 2830 Winkler Avenue. Interim CEO, Norma Adorno, the AAASWFL team and board chair, Wendy Hayes, welcomed the community to its centrally located new space. More than 40 visitors were in attendance at the open house and enjoyed light refreshments. Safety protocols were followed including temperature checks, hand sanitizing, the wearing of masks, which were also provided, and maintaining social distancing.
Councilman Kevin Anderson; Board Chair Wendy Hayes; Norma Adorno, Interim CEO
Special guest Councilman Kevin Anderson, City of Fort Myers, addressed visitors with a brief speech to inaugurate the opening.
Robin Ross, MD, Medical Director, Hope PACE and Mary Poster, Liaison for Hope PACE
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that has served Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties for more than 40 years. The organization is committed to connecting older adults (ages 60 and over) and people with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.
Norma Adorno, Interim CEO; and Erin McCleod, Senior Friendship Centers CEO and President
Through a partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, AAASWFL manages the state’s system of home and community-based care in Southwest Florida.
Luis Yequez, Debra Biondio, Julie Christy, Deedra Dowling, Charles Lindback, and Laurie Kimball of Charlotte County Human Services
More information is available by visiting the AAASWFL website (www.aaaswfl.org) or by calling the Elder Helpline: (866) 413-5337.
Jennifer Vander May talking to visitors about SHINE’s Medicare events
About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida:
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. AAASWFL is the state's designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. The organization is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity. More information is available at https://www.aaaswfl.org or by calling the toll-free Helpline at 866-41-ELDER.
Patricia Linzey and Ariadna Gonzalez, Client Services
Sherry Young, Health & Wellness Coordinator and Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator; Deb Pierce, Health & Wellness Specialist
Sharon Giardini, SHINE Volunteer Counselor
