Rebekah Greenwood has served as Director of the Senior Social Center since December 2020, leading a period of significant growth and community impact. With more than 38 years of service and leadership in Northwest Colorado, she has dedicated her career to strengthening the region through business development, community engagement, and advocacy.

Throughout her professional journey, Rebekah has owned and operated local businesses and spent 15 years with the Craig Chamber of Commerce, supporting residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Her deep roots in the community have given her a strong appreciation for the individuals who helped shape Northwest Colorado and establish the Senior Social Center as a place that enriches the lives of older adults.

Rebekah is passionate about promoting healthy aging through social connection, exercise, creativity, and lifelong learning. In recognition of her leadership and contributions, she received the Craig Chamber of Commerce Changemaker Award in 2023. She has also served on the tourism board for many years and currently serves on the Yampa Building Foundation, helping preserve the historic building as a vibrant community gathering space.

“I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community,” Rebekah shares. “Helping bring joy to others and receiving joy in return is truly rewarding.”

Contact Rebekah at: Executivedirector@seniorsocialcenter.org

Kristin Skowronski brings enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity to her role as Resource Navigator at the Senior Social Center. Kristin has always wanted to be older. Inspired from a young age by the close relationships she shared with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez, spending nearly all her breakfasts, summer days, and dinners with them. She remembers feeling very important as a senior in high school, and dreamed of how important she would feel when she made it to the real deal. Kristin developed a lifelong appreciation for older adults and the value of meaningful community connections.

Guided by her personal motto, “always be handy,” Kristin enjoys finding practical solutions and helping others access the resources and support they need. In her role, she connects members with local services, programs, and tools that best support their individual needs and well-being.

Kristin also leads weekly Movement & Exercise and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes at the Senior Social Center. Outside of work, she enjoys music, singing, playing piano, and preparing for every possibility—because you never know when you’ll need an extra pair of scissors on hand.

Contact Kristin at: resources@seniorsocialcenter.org

Melissa joins us as our Office Coordinator, though many already know her from Horizons or art classes. Since moving to Craig in 2021, she has been both a participant and instructor, building community through creativity. She brings that same welcoming, hands-on spirit into her role at the front desk. If you need help or a little artistic guidance, Melissa is a great person to ask.

Patty is our Spanish-speaking Resource Navigator and is staffing the center on Saturdays, as well as teaching our conversational Spanish class. Originally from Trujillo, Peru, she has lived in Craig since 2000. Over the years, she has worked across the community as an ESL para-professional, medical interpreter, and outreach advocate. Patty brings strong community connections and a personal understanding of navigating cultural and language barriers. Helping others has long been her focus, and we’re fortunate to have her here.

Arin Daigneau, RDN, CDCES joined the Senior Social Center Board of Directors in June 2022. Originally from Southwest Louisiana, she developed a deep appreciation for Northwest Colorado during childhood visits to Craig and relocated to the community following her graduation from Texas Christian University in 2002, with a Bachelor of Science in Coordinated Dietetics.

Arin currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Northwest Colorado Health; she oversees all health and wellness program services for the agency. Daigneau has over 20 years of experience in health-related management and has worked with Northwest Colorado Health in various roles, most recently as Director of Prevention Services where she oversaw the Aging Well Program. Her professional experience and dedication to community wellness bring valuable leadership to the organization. Her career spans public health and nutrition, with a focus on prevention, community health, and client-centered care.

A devoted wife and mother of two, Arin enjoys gardening, baking, cross-stitching, home renovation projects, and spending time with her family

I’ve been interested in Seniors and Senior issues in the valley for some time. I started back with Cathy Vanatta at the Legion Hall with the Wellness Wednesday program. From there I took on being an instructor for the Living Well series, an evidence-based program out of Stanford University. I earned a Master Trainer Certification, traveled the state for about nine years then jumped on the SSC board in 2017. I love what I do here and have known a lot of these people for 30+ years. We have a great team on the board of directors and I'm glad to be part of the leadership of SSC. I was the secretary of the board for serval years and now I am the event committee chair.

I came to Craig as a carpenter in 1972 to work on building the powerplants and then stayed to work at the Craig station in 1979. After I retired in 2017, I started doing volunteer work in many different ways and for multiple organizations. I have driven the Senior bus, delivered Meals on Wheels, I am a board member of Love INC., and the Hope Pregnancy Center. I went on all five Western Slope Honor Flights, as a guardian, taking WWII Veterans to see their memorial in Washington DC. I love people of all ages, but work best with adults. I work with the SSC to help me stay busy and healthy. I think the SSC is a great organization and look forward to helping it grow.

I am new to the SSC Board of Directors as of March, 2022.  I moved to Hayden in 1986 and then to Craig in 1989, along with my husband, Ron.  He is a retired teacher from Moffat County School District and I retired as school finance officer for the Hayden School District after 32 years.   We raised our three sons in Craig and now are enjoying our grandchildren and their many activities.  I wanted to give back to my community by volunteering.  I was an advocate for domestic violence for 10 years, a school board member for three years and now I want to do what I can for the seniors of Moffat County. I’m looking forward to working with an amazing and caring group at the SSC.

I came here in 1978, fell in love with the view as well as the amazing people around me. My passion has always been education and I volunteered in several ways during the past 30 years at CNCC serving on the taxing district board twice. As one of the founding members of the Senior Social Center I wanted to help continue moving forward in helping find permanent gathering place for the older people in Craig and Moffat County to socialize, learn and grow.

I came to Moffat County in 2018 in search of the American Dream: home ownership. Before that, my husband and I were living in a studio apartment on the front range. My husband had recently retired from the Air Force and we were ready to settle down in a small town. I was in my late 20s when I first volunteered at a Senior Social Center event at the end of 2021. The board members fell in love with me, didn't want to let me leave, and recruited me to the board. I really enjoy being part of the group and supporting the work of the SSC. I tend to gravitate towards friendships with older adults and love those connections. I have a passion (obsession) for animals and I have served on the Human Society of Moffat County board. When I have the time, I enjoy sewing, tapestry, crafts, plants, and tending to my herbs. I served as Vice President on the SSC board for two years, and am currently active on the event committee.

Daniel Bingham, a lifelong Moffat County resident, is deeply connected to the community through family roots and years of volunteer work, with experience in power plant operations, emergency medical services, and victim advocacy.

Dan served as a crime victims advocate and later as the director of Open Hearts Advocates. He spent 35 years as an EMT with the original Moffat County Ambulance Service, serving as president of the EMS Council. He has also served as a deputy with the Moffat County Sheriff's Office and is a board member of the Moffat County Cancer Society.

Every Thursday, Dan volunteers with a suicide survivors group, supporting those who have lost loved ones. He also coordinates the Peaks to Valleys Critical Incident Stress Management Team, one of three such teams in Colorado, which provides structured debriefings for first responders after critical incidents.

Dan brings to the SSC Board a clear understanding of the challenges older adults face in rural areas, particularly in mental health, transportation, and access to services. He joined the board because he values the Senior Social Center's mission and wants to ensure it remains here for the long run.

Dale Peterson was lucky to meet his wonderful wife, Melinda, early in life. After earning a degree in geophysical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, Dale spent 20 years in seismic oil and gas exploration. Seeking more meaningful work, he and his family dedicated 26 years to missionary work in South and East Africa, managing a massive project that shipped 53,000 books to Burundi.