In memoriam - JIM KNISKERN
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Jim joined the Newark Senior Center Computer Club in 2000 and quickly put his technical background to work. When the club had only 5 PCs, Jim started teaching classes in the art room, covering six topics over a 6-week period. It was his suggestion to call our group the "Senior Surfers."
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Jim served as chairman of the Hardware/Software Committee. He was also on the Newark Senior Center Newsletter Committee, where he wrote monthly articles about the Club. He also served as a "Senior Surfer" director for quite a few years.
For many years he welcomed and worked with members of the Center on Mondays, and helped staff the lab on Wednesday afternoons. His dedication to teaching continued as he conducted classes for computer "newbies" every other month, developing and constantly improving helpful handouts for beginners. He also presented many programs at the Thursday afternoon sessions. For his outstanding volunteer contributions to the Computer Club, Jim was honored with the Newark Senior Center Jefferson Award.
For many years he welcomed and worked with members of the Center on Mondays, and helped staff the lab on Wednesday afternoons. His dedication to teaching continued as he conducted classes for computer "newbies" every other month, developing and constantly improving helpful handouts for beginners. He also presented many programs at the Thursday afternoon sessions. For his outstanding volunteer contributions to the Computer Club, Jim was honored with the Newark Senior Center Jefferson Award.
In a News Journal article published April 10, 2009, Jim said that "brain fitness is what keeps me going".
Jim's volunteer activities extend well beyond the Senior Center. He was an active member of Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church, where he has served on a variety of committees. He was involved with the Trail Dawgs annual fund raising race at White Clay Creek Park for the benefit of programs for the needy in the Newark area and for the nature center at the park. Jim was a member of the Hope Dining Room.
Jim's volunteer activities extend well beyond the Senior Center. He was an active member of Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church, where he has served on a variety of committees. He was involved with the Trail Dawgs annual fund raising race at White Clay Creek Park for the benefit of programs for the needy in the Newark area and for the nature center at the park. Jim was a member of the Hope Dining Room.
As a long-time member of Volunteer DE 50+ (formerly RSVP), Jim generously contributed his time and talents to a variety of other organizations and projects; for example, working with the Delaware Mental Coalition and participating in a Delaware Aging Network/University of Delaware study of aging and mental fitness.
