Brookdale Senior Living in Lakewood recently crowned Rita Meleen as its Senior Sweetheart for the year. Meleen, nominated by her colleagues, is the receptionist at the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services in Mayville, actively engages with her church community and cherishes her family bonds. For further details about Brookdale or insights into the Senior Sweetheart award, call 716-665-2414. Meleen is pictured with County Executive PJ Wendel.

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