Merrymakers Association would like to congratulate the 2014 Jim Johnson Performer of the Year award winner, Kim Eames! Kim accepted the award at the Merrymakers holiday party in December from Executive Director, Patti Craig with a caricature drawing of Kim by Omaha artist, Tom Kerr. This was a well-deserved honor; Kim is a very gifted performer and shares her talents with many seniors in our community through her work with Merrymakers as well as with many others in the area.
Merrymakers Assoc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to, “Improve the quality of life for seniors by encouraging active participation, increasing social interaction, and sparking memories through professional entertainment.” By offering the benefits of socialization, movement, interaction and stimulating memories through regular performances, Merrymakers programs such as the annual Roast and Songs & Suds make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of seniors in Nebraska and Central Iowa. Merrymakers’ twenty performers are all professional, and tailor their music to their audience, so seniors are offered a strong dose of the music of their youth–a healthy tonic for the boredom and loneliness endemic in 135 senior homes. For more information about Merrymakers Association, visit www.merrymakers.org or call (402) 697-0205.