16 Over 60 Awards Gala

November 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The annual 16 Over 60 Awards Gala recognizes the contributions and impacts of 16 individuals over the age of 60 who engage and inspire us every day! COVID-19 changed the landscape of the world but it did not stop people over the age of 60 from doing amazing things. There were so many people in our community who put others needs ahead of their own to help people navigate through the last year. Let’s celebrate them and their accomplishments!

Details

Date:: November 17, 2021
Time:: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Category:: Development and Outreach
Website:: https://seniorneighbors.org/get-involved/events/16-over-60/

Organizer

: Brian Clark
Phone: 616-233-0738

Venue

: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
: 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 United States + Google Map

Join us in celebrating Rev. Lew Vander Meer, one of this year's 16 Over 60 honorees! 👏 Rev. Lew Vander Meer is a community pastor, recovery advocate, and volunteer who serves as a beacon of hope in Grand Rapids, where he has lived in the same neighborhood for over 80 years. He is the longtime senior pastor of New Community Church of West Michigan, heading a faith community of over 700 people. Lew is passionate about aiding others in their recovery journeys and assists in leading his church’s Community Recovery Program, which provides food and fellowship to people with “hurts, habits and hangups.” He spends every Friday at these community-wide recovery events, moving among people to provide encouragement, pastoral counsel, and a friendly smile. Outside of church activities, Lew has been active as a community gardener for over 30 years and has become an experienced leader and mentor at the Fulton Heights Community Garden.🌱 He has also been the director of the Grand Rapids Metro Debate League for decades, where he serves over 100 high school students a year. Lew is an inspirational leader and advocate, and he plans to continue serving his home community as long as he can. Help us recognize Lew and the other 2024 honorees by getting your tickets to the gala today: bit.ly/4egml6f 🎊 #16Over60 SeniorNeighbors #RegisterToday #MeijerGardens ... See MoreSee Less