Avalon employees and volunteers at a luncheon April 23. Photo by Scott Wahl.

AVALON — Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi, Borough Council, and Avalon government department heads attended a luncheon April 23 to honor volunteers who donated countless hours of their time to residents from the greater Avalon area.

“It was a pleasure to honor these very special women with a luncheon”, Pagliughi said.

“Avalon is a very special place, and the volunteers in our community make it even better. These women are very enthusiastic about donating their time and talents to the Avalon community”.

The following is a list of volunteers who were honored, and the activities that they teach residents in the area:

• Theresa Montgomery and Sandy Burns—Bridge classes
• Doris Griffiths—Arts
• Joanna Evans—Piano
• Sue Jacobson—Knitting classes
• Mary Hudak—Mah Jongg
• Jeanne Sykes—Spanish classes

Joining Pagliughi at the luncheon were Council President Joseph Tipping, and Council Vice President Dave Ellenberg, Business Administrator Andrew Bednarek, and other department heads from Avalon Borough government. The event was held at the Jeannette Glazier Senior Center, next to Borough Hall.