Middletown Resident Honored in 60 Over 60 Awards

BLOOMFIELD, CT, June 20, 2017 – Middletown resident Patti Ann Vassia was recently honored with a 60 Over 60 Award. This is the first year the awards have been presented to Connecticut citizens over age 60 that make a difference in the lives of others or in their communities. The 60 Over 60 award was created by Duncaster as a way to showcase the lives of people 60 or better who continue to have a unique impact on their world, their communities or the lives of others. Vassia was celebrated at a reception on the Duncaster campus in Bloomfield.

Vassia was honored for her professional career in non-profit organizations and for her role as an ever-present volunteer. As Associate Executive Director of the Northern Middlesex YMCA, she enthusiastically supported the work of the organization and her time there was an excellent foundation for her understanding of the community. For the next 30 years, Patti Ann developed and enhanced two major community organizations, the United Way, and the Middlesex County Community Foundation. Since her retirement in 2007 she has continued to consult for non-profit organizations and contribute to the community as a volunteer.

Duncaster began their search for 60 Over 60 on January 1. They received nominations of remarkable individuals from throughout Connecticut. “Our state has so many extraordinary people who are 60 or better so we were not surprised at the number of nominations we got. Clearly there are many people who wanted to recognize people 60 or better for their continued accomplishments,” says Carol Ann McCormick, VP Sales and Marketing at Duncaster. “We’ve all heard of 40 Under 40 awards that highlight the successes of this group of people. We thought it was high time to recognize the ongoing inspiration and achievement of those 60 or better. We were delighted with the response to it.”

For a complete list of all members of the 60 Over 60 class, go to duncaster.org/60-over-60-winners.

About Duncaster
Duncaster, the Hartford area’s first LifeCare community, is located minutes from West Hartford and Simsbury in Bloomfield CT. This boutique Life Plan Community sits on 94 acres. While catering to those who are active and engaged in independent living neighborhoods, Duncaster also offers options for those seeking assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehab services (all private) in intimate settings. Duncaster was voted the Best Retirement Community by readers of Harford Magazine and the Connecticut Law Tribune. Residents have a role in governance and sit on the board – a rare distinction. For more information, visit http://www.Duncaster.orgor call (860) 380-5005.

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