Tolland Resident Honored in 60 Over 60 Awards

Tolland resident William Paluska was recently honored with a 60 Over 60 Award. This is the first year the awards have been presented to those over age 60 who 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. Paluska was celebrated at a reception on the Duncaster campus in Bloomfield.

Paluska was honored for supporting people with intellectual, cognitive, and physical disabilities. In 2009, he co-founded Opportunity Works CT, Inc. The organization is committed to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through meaningful and gainful employment. It offers programs, skill training, mentoring and advocacy. Paluska’s Opportunity Works CT empowers people with disabilities through day services, group supported employment, transportation, personal support services, self-advocacy resources, recreation, career planning and workforce opportunities.

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.org or call (860) 380-5005.

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