Seniors thank Mullins for ‘giving them a home’

‘Copa Seniors met Thursday morning and presented Brian Mullins with a plaque as a symbol of their gratitude for his generosity.

Mullins, the owner of Anytime Fitness, has provided a meeting place for the seniors since the group’s inception in January 2009. Growing from a handful of interested residents, the group now boasts nearly 50 members at each meeting. Currently, they meet each week instead of twice a month as they did originally.

Their meeting place is in the back room of Anytime Fitness, following the Silver Sneakers exercise program, which many of them participate in at 8 a.m. 

Mullins, who was unaware of the presentation, seemed surprised at the award.  The plaque read: “In appreciation for giving us a home and a place to grow.”  He also received a poster with a photo of the group; individuals had signed it, including their personal thanks.  A bonus award came in the form of two large Rice Krispie treat dumbbells for Mullins to enjoy, all presented by ‘Copa Seniors president Carol Grandfield.
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‘Copa Seniors hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month and for games and a social time on the first and third Thursdays of the month, all beginning at 9 a.m. 

In addition to their Thursday meetings, the seniors have an arts and crafts session and luncheon at a member’s home on the first Wednesday of each month.

A bridge group is forming this month, which will meet at Anytime Fitness at 9:15 a.m. on March 18. For information, contact Paul Gesicki at 520-568-6483.

The seniors also hold a monthly walk and lunch following a meeting, and they arrange areas tours for members. A book club is in the planning stages.

For information on becoming part of the ‘Copa Seniors activities, contact Grandfield at [email protected]. The next meeting will be on March 11 at 9 a.m. at Anytime Fitness (use back door).

Photo by Joyce Hollis