LAKEWOOD — Brook-dale Lakewood is pleased to announce its annual collaboration with the United Senior Council and Chautauqua County Office of the Aging to present its sixth Chautauqua County Senior Sweetheart Contest.

This special county-wide contest is driven by the community to recognize one individual for their service, talent, commitment, achievement, or overall positive impact on their family, friends, and the community we live in.

All nominees must be at least 70 years young or above and reside in Chautauqua County. They must be nominated by contacting, Lisa LaRusch Piazza, sales manager at Brookdale Lakewood. She can be contacted at 716-665-2414 or Lisa.Piazza@brookdale.com. Nominations can also be mailed to her attention at 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood, NY 14750. All entries are due by Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Brookdale Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive in Lakewood will be hosting a special community recognition reception on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. where Becky Blum, from the Office of the Aging, will be crowning the 2018 Chautauqua County Sweetheart Winner. This year’s 2018 Sweetheart will be eligible to receive a package of gifts worth over $500. Entertainment and complimentary refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the crowning. RSVP to attend to 716-665-2414 by Monday, Feb. 12.

If you would like to learn more about the Brookdale Lakewood Senior Living Community, contact Sales Manager Lisa LaRusch Piazza at 720-2935 or stop in for a visit at your convenience any time. Brookdale Lakewood is a unique community offering four styles of apartments to choose from and personalized service plans that will cater to individual needs of seniors seeking assistive living.