Board of Directors

Sandy Kraemer President, Sherry Bachman Vice President, Dorothy Messinger Secretary, Kandyce Hays Treasurer, Karen Matrau, Bill Moser, Rae Bacolor, Worney Skidmore, Karla Smothers, Paulette Lynch, Randy Westbrook, and Dave Gearhart.

Director

Debbie is the Director of the North Berrien Senior Center. She started working for the center in 1997. Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, music, social engagements, gardening, and reading. Some of her duties include over seeing all senior center operations and activities. She is a notary public and our site coordinator for our annual tax service, takes care of the book keeping at the senior center, and so much more.

Program Coordinator

Cindy started working for the North Berrien Senior Center in 2015. She enjoys watching her children in their sporting events, running and reading. Some of Cindy's responsiblities include the newsletter, maintaining the mailing list, commodities program, organizing entertaining programs at the center and so much more.

Special Programs Assistant

Alicia started working for the North Berrien Senior Center in 2019. She works as one of our tax service counselors, assists during Medicare D open enrollment, and fills in for staff when needed. Beside working, Alicia enjoys spending time with her two children and husband, watching her kids play sorts, music and spending time with family and friends.

Onsite Nurse

Brenda has been with the North Berrien Senior Center since February, 2019. She brings over 30 years of nursing experience within Berrien County. Her favorite pastime is beach glass hunting, jewelry making, and spending time with family at her dad’s beach where she grew up in Hagar Township. Brenda will be available Monday – Thursday 8:30 am -1:30 pm providing our Ask-A-Nurse service, assessments, screenings, educational presentations, resource connections, and consultations to help meet the healthcare needs of individuals in our community. Stop in or call with any questions or concerns.

Senior Nutrition Site Manager

Deb started working for Senior Nutrition and the North Berrien Senior center in 2001. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, an avid bingo player, big Nascar fan, travels to many of her Grandson’s car races, and is very active in her church. Debbie is in charge of the daily meals served here and delivered through Senior Nutrition Services, she also works for the Senior Center by preparing food for different events, sets up for parties and activities, cleans, helps with different office projects, and spoils us all, clients and staff.