![]() ![]() ![]() The first school in New Jersey to have cricket is a really cool thing." ![]() He presented it to our board of education. “I feel like we have really helped seniors by giving them a place to go, a place to make friends and have purpose and to learn things they need to know about fraud, health issues,” Gillis said.įor more information on the center and its offerings visit or call 93."You couldn’t ask for anybody better than Abeer, right?" says the school's athletic director, Sean Dowling. The center has frequent lunch and learn programs, craft activities, woodcarving and cards among other offerings. Memberships are growing, as are the number of activities and events available, they said. Gillis works with Diane Battson, center administrator, on the day-to-day activities at the center. “John guided us through the whole process of doing what needs done,” she said. “Everyone knows if it weren’t for his spearheading (the efforts) and his vision,” the project would not have thrived, said Gillis, a former board member. ![]() He is credited with leading the charge for a new center.īerk, his wife, Kay, and family members attended the dedication during the open house. The new space was named the John Berk event center in recognition of Berk, a former Tipp City schools administrator, who long has been active in the seniors’ organization. Plans are to make the space available for rent but probably not until 2024, said Dee Gillis, center program assistant. The project also included more restrooms and a catering kitchen. The new space will serve as a meeting/activities room with capacity of 124 along with a rec room adjacent for up to 90. Work on the nearly $750,000 project began late last year and was wrapped up recently. ![]()
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