Senior Center welcomes new director Mechell Frost
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Brandy Chandler-brandychandler@gmail.com
The Rosalie Morgan-N. James Bodenhamer Senior Center has a new director, who is looking to help the center grow for Highland County Seniors while maintaining the community atmosphere that has been built over its more than 40 years in operation.
Mechell Frost was hired by the center's board of directors and began her work during the first week in January.
Frost grew up in Peebles and is a 2000 graduate of Peebles High School. She previously lived in Hillsboro for approximately seven years before moving to Adams County but said that she is currently looking to move back to Highland County. She has a master's degree in special education and received her bachelor's in communication studies from Wright State University.
"I have always enjoyed working with people," Frost said. "For several years I worked in Heartland of Hillsboro in the activities department, and I also worked as a substitute teacher."
Frost said that from her experience working with students to her time with the residents at the nursing home, she enjoys working with people. However, she said that she was particularly drawn to the community aspect of the center.
"There is just something about a community center," Frost said. "It makes you feel like you're at home, and I'd like to help the center continue to grow and still keep that same feeling."
Previous director Suzanne Hopkins left the center in June.
Frost said that in her first few weeks on the job, she has been getting help from the center's founders.
"Rosalie Morgan has been helping me out tremendously," Frost said. "Everyone is so welcoming and more than willing to help me if I need it. Rosalie has definitely been putting in a lot of time. So many people respect her, and I appreciate her so much."
Morgan was was a founder for the center and its director in 1970. She remained at that post until her retirement in 1995. She remains active with center projects, is on the board of trustees, and her work has been recognized with induction to the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in 2005. In October 2010, she was honored with the center's incorporating her into its new name.
"The thing I like most about the center is that it's a place where people come to see one another and share good times," Frost said. "I really like that part, no matter what the activity is. It's not only a center to congregate, but it's an information center. The center really belongs to its members. Their needs are my concerns, and I want to do the best that I can to see that those needs are met."
Frost said that the center has been important to the people of Highland County for decades, and she wants to make sure that it maintains that success.
"I'm really looking forward to getting to know more of the community of Hillsboro, and I really hope to support the center," Frost said. "I want to see it succeed. That's what I'm there for. Everyone is welcome."
Part of her re-introduction to Hillsboro has been through stories about the town and its people as told by the center's members.
"I love listening to their stories and the things they have to say," Frost said. "They tell wonderful stories about Hillsboro and the history of Highland County."
For more information on how to join the center, contact Frost at (937) 393-4745.
This Saturday, the center will host Hospice of Hope of Ohio Valley, who will be presenting a print, titled "Misty Morn" by local artist James “Skip” Werline. The event begins at noon.[[In-content Ad]]
Mechell Frost was hired by the center's board of directors and began her work during the first week in January.
Frost grew up in Peebles and is a 2000 graduate of Peebles High School. She previously lived in Hillsboro for approximately seven years before moving to Adams County but said that she is currently looking to move back to Highland County. She has a master's degree in special education and received her bachelor's in communication studies from Wright State University.
"I have always enjoyed working with people," Frost said. "For several years I worked in Heartland of Hillsboro in the activities department, and I also worked as a substitute teacher."
Frost said that from her experience working with students to her time with the residents at the nursing home, she enjoys working with people. However, she said that she was particularly drawn to the community aspect of the center.
"There is just something about a community center," Frost said. "It makes you feel like you're at home, and I'd like to help the center continue to grow and still keep that same feeling."
Previous director Suzanne Hopkins left the center in June.
Frost said that in her first few weeks on the job, she has been getting help from the center's founders.
"Rosalie Morgan has been helping me out tremendously," Frost said. "Everyone is so welcoming and more than willing to help me if I need it. Rosalie has definitely been putting in a lot of time. So many people respect her, and I appreciate her so much."
Morgan was was a founder for the center and its director in 1970. She remained at that post until her retirement in 1995. She remains active with center projects, is on the board of trustees, and her work has been recognized with induction to the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in 2005. In October 2010, she was honored with the center's incorporating her into its new name.
"The thing I like most about the center is that it's a place where people come to see one another and share good times," Frost said. "I really like that part, no matter what the activity is. It's not only a center to congregate, but it's an information center. The center really belongs to its members. Their needs are my concerns, and I want to do the best that I can to see that those needs are met."
Frost said that the center has been important to the people of Highland County for decades, and she wants to make sure that it maintains that success.
"I'm really looking forward to getting to know more of the community of Hillsboro, and I really hope to support the center," Frost said. "I want to see it succeed. That's what I'm there for. Everyone is welcome."
Part of her re-introduction to Hillsboro has been through stories about the town and its people as told by the center's members.
"I love listening to their stories and the things they have to say," Frost said. "They tell wonderful stories about Hillsboro and the history of Highland County."
For more information on how to join the center, contact Frost at (937) 393-4745.
This Saturday, the center will host Hospice of Hope of Ohio Valley, who will be presenting a print, titled "Misty Morn" by local artist James “Skip” Werline. The event begins at noon.[[In-content Ad]]