Shown, left to right, standing are Mary Kochaniwsky, administrator, Daleview Care Center; Patricia Christiansen, deputy mayor, Village of Farmingdale; David Mejias, Nassau County legislator; Andrea Greenberg, director of therapeutic recreation and volunteer services, Daleview; Donald Tolson, director of nursing services, Daleview; Annie O'Shaughnessey, volunteer and George "Butch" Starkie, mayor, village of Farmingdale. Seated, left to right, are Cheryl Parisi, Farmingdale Village trustee and Patricia Benson, president of Daleview's resident council. Daleview Care Center, located in Farmingdale, celebrated National Volunteer Week by hosting a festive brunch for dozens of volunteers who regularly visit the facility to volunteer their time in a variety of capacities.

The festivities included a buffet brunch and beautiful spring decorations of vibrant flowers and balloons as volunteers were called up one by one and honored for their service. Town dignitaries including Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias, Farmingdale Mayor George "Butch" Starkie, Deputy Mayor Patricia Christiansen and Village Trustee Cheryl Parisi all spoke at the event, congratulating the volunteers for their service. Four students from the Farmingdale High School Honor Society were also recognized for their volunteer participation.

Volunteer opportunities at Daleview Care Center include visiting residents, leading or assisting with programs and transporting residents throughout the building. Adults or students who are looking to enrich their own lives by volunteering may call Daleview at 694-9800 for more information or visit www.daleviewcarecenter.com.

Daleview Care Center, 574 Fulton St., Farmingdale, offers quality short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and subacute care.