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Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

The Wesleyan names new chief executive officer

The Wesleyan — a faith-based nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider serving Georgetown and its surrounding areas — has selected Bethany Sisneroz as its new president and chief executive officer. The organization’s board announced the staffing update last week.  Ms.
Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

Preservation Georgetown's historic home tour returns

Preservation Georgetown’s Holiday Home Tour is set to return next weekend from December 10-11. The tour has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, but Preservation Georgetown has brought back the annual fundraising event.
Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Georgetown's Lighting of the Square

Lights and umbrellas were both present at the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, in Georgetown. A rainy night wasn’t an impediment for families embracing the holiday spirit.
Zoey Toomgem, 11, (front) and her brother Logan, 8, were two of the volunteer helpers distributing meals during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park.  (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Zoey Toomgem, 11, (front) and her brother Logan, 8, were two of the volunteer helpers distributing meals during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Community Thanksgiving returns to Georgetown

Georgetown's Community Thanksgiving returned on Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. Free meals were offered on a first-come first-served basis. For homebound residents, volunteers fanned out throughout the city delivering meals.
A group of soldiers who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program met with area pickleball clubs November 8 to learn the sport and get exercise. COURTESY FAITH BURNS

A group of soldiers who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program met with area pickleball clubs November 8 to learn the sport and get exercise. COURTESY FAITH BURNS

Georgetown area pickleball clubs honor out of town military group

The Sun City and Georgetown Pickleball clubs hosted a special event November 8 for a group of soldiers from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program. The program was formerly known as the Warrior Care and Transition Program.
Friends Jani Rautaneva, left, and Sanora Baptiste leave on a 52-mile bicycle ride together, departing from Berry Springs Park and Preserve Saturday morning, November 12. Temperatures were in the upper-30s this morning, but these experienced cyclists knew how to dress for the weather on a crisp autumn day.

Friends Jani Rautaneva, left, and Sanora Baptiste leave on a 52-mile bicycle ride together, departing from Berry Springs Park and Preserve Saturday morning, November 12. Temperatures were in the upper-30s this morning, but these experienced cyclists knew how to dress for the weather on a crisp autumn day.

Holiday food drive begins at The Caring Place

Because of a dip in food intake this year, The Caring Place is holding a fundraiser over the winter months to support families in need. “Last year we raised over $87,000 for the food pantry during the final three months of the year alone,” said David Earl, food programs and facilities director.