County seeking seniors to be featured for legacy project

The project will celebrate residents and their life journey

The Gloucester County Division of Senior Services is seeking recommendations of seniors to be featured in Gloucester County’s first legacy project. The legacy project will be a written publication that celebrates local residents and their life journey.

“Our senior community represents the history of our county and highlighting their life lessons, values, traditions and experiences is a unique way for them to share their life’s memories with friends and families,” Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said.

The Department of Senior Services’ Rowan College at Gloucester County intern is interviewing the county seniors, gathering their stories and creating their profiles for the legacy book.

“Our older residents are the story of our nation. Their lives and experiences have paved the way for so many of us in regards to education, arts, science and more. No matter how big or small, every one of their stories has meaning and the legacy project provides our seniors with an place to describe the people and events that help shape their lives and our society,” Freeholder Jim Jefferson, liaison to the Department of Senior Services said.

Seniors interested in participating must be 60 years or older and a Gloucester County resident. The booklet will be published in October and all participants will be honored at the annual volunteer luncheon on Oct. 18.

If you are a senior and wish to tell your story, or if you know of a senior with a story to be told, please call the Division of Senior Services at (856) 384–6900.