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' r .__ �_; � Attachment A � <br />_ - � s.. <br />1�ugusta�lward �esidents at Good Samaritan Society—Loveland Village are <br />JEFF FINER thriving, thanks to the encouragement and determination of Jeff <br />_ Finer, the campus's wellness director. <br />� Jeff, who has worked at Loveland Village since 2001, helps residents <br />��. � take charge of their well-being by offering wellness classes that <br />�- � <br />,� '�`-, are fun, entertaining and informative. He takes time to explain to <br />best that they can be. His quirky charrn <br />mahes exercise fun, helps people feel safe <br />and valuecl in vulnerable situations, and <br />is an encouragement to resia'ents ccnd stccff. " <br />—LISA MF,LBY, EXF,CUTIVE DIRF.CTOR <br />READ MORE ABOUT <br />THE AWARD WINNERS <br />www.good-sam.com/awards <br />0 <br />residents why they are doing what they do in class so they understand <br />the consequences of letting their physical health deteriorate. <br />Jeff's dedication to the mission of the Good Samaritan Society <br />earned him the 2014 Augusta Award, given to the organization's staff <br />member of the year. <br />"I love being a coach and teacher," says Jeff. And residents love <br />Jeff's wellness classes. In an average month, 630 people visit a class <br />at Loveland Village. Residents can try an aquatic fitness class, floor <br />fitness or Tai chi. Jeff also offers several fall prevention classes. <br />Jeff says each class links to the others and he works with a team of co- <br />workers to implement them. They say his creativity makes work fun <br />and enjoyable. <br />Co-workers also say Jeff continually evolves his wellness <br />programming. He offers consultations and personalized programs to <br />suit individual needs. His creativity leads to meaningful experiences <br />for residents. He has great results and the residents who have <br />advanced through his classes have a better quality of life. <br />