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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hours may vary depending on need.
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About Us
Adult Enrichment Services of Wilkes is a non-profit organization doing business as The Ruby Pardue
Blackburn Adult Day Care Center. The center was named after the mother and sister of one of our
major contributors.
Adult Enrichment Services of Wilkes along with The Health Foundation, Inc. Board developed this program
over a seven year period of study and development following the recommendations and best practices
identified by Partners in Caregiving , the NC Adult day Health Services Association and by visiting the top
ranked facilities in North Carolina. The original idea for an adult day care center in the Wilkes County area
began as a Task Force in 1998.
Locally, The Health Foundation led a community wide fundraising effort that generated gifts & pledges
of over $1.5 million to be used for the construction of the center. The Duke Endowment, the Golden Leaf
Foundation, The Kulynych Family Foundation, Lowe’s Education and Charitable Foundation, and Sisters of
Mercy have also contributed to the effort.
The center received certification through the Department of Aging and Adult Services to begin providing
services in August 2008. Fundraising efforts are on-going for additional equipment needs and for a scholarship
available for individuals that may not be able to pay the full cost of care.
Board of Directors
Shelmer D. Blackburn, Jr., President
Larry E. Smith, Vice-President
Carolyn Gwyn Bell, Secretary
Dick Johnston, Treasurer
Bebe Anderson Hennessy
Walter S. Swain
Wayne E. Myers
Bob Boettger
Bill Brooks
Lanie McElwee
Brian Pierce
Jenny Richardson
Advisory Committee
Ann Absher- Co-chairperson
Beth Lovette- Co-chairperson
Anita Davies
Charles Matthews
Pam Howard
Patsy Reavis
Dana Rizotti
Martha Eller
Pam Lenderman
Dare Stromer
Joyce Johnson
Janet Morrison
Dana Blevins
Clara Hickman
Carla Bowers
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