Attendee Praises Afton Active Living Center, Urges Continued County Funding

An attendee at a community program read a note praising Heather and urged continued county funding for the centers, saying, “Heather, the director of events at the Afton Active Living Center, does a phenomenal job.”

The request for ongoing funding came during informal remarks about a recent gingerbread-cookie class and broader programming for adults. A staff member from the Active Living and Parks Department thanked the attendee, saying the feedback "does mean a lot to me," and framed the centers as part of the county’s efforts to support residents’ mental and physical well-being.

The staff member described the centers’ offerings as a “wide variety of activities,” plus informational support to connect visitors with other county departments and services. She said the centers provide a neutral, safe space for people of all walks of life and foster lifelong learning and intergenerational programming, noting library branches attached to the Afton and Mount Pleasant buildings as partners in those efforts.

No formal budget vote or funding decision was recorded during this session. The attendee’s appeal asked that county leaders continue to support programming; department staff reiterated the centers’ value to participants and community life. The record does not specify any dollar amounts, a funding timeline, or which county office would carry forward a request for appropriations.

The exchange ended with staff expressing appreciation for the department’s employees and a hope that the programming will continue to benefit residents.