Neighbor Day Recognition

Northwest Prime Time columnist, Mark Bryant, was recently recognized as part of Seattle’s Neighbor Day celebration.

What makes a good neighbor? Here is what the Neighbor Day organizers have to say:

Generosity, empathy, and kindness are essential to a healthy, thriving community. As we continue to rebuild and reconnect after several challenging years, we want to highlight stories about the ways community members across Seattle have gone above and beyond to give back to others and strengthen their communities. To recognize these acts of kindness as part of our annual Neighbor Day celebration, we asked community members to submit nominations for people, businesses, and organizations who they feel went above and beyond to help support their friends and neighbors.

Mark Bryant is a Certified Exercise Therapist. He is also the Enhance Fitness Coordinator at Southeast Seattle Senior Center, with over 15 years of experience working with seniors.

Mark was nominated by Minnie Collins, a fitness student in one of Mark’s classes.
Here is what she had to say about him:

“Mark Bryant brings acts of kindness daily to twelve seniors at this Senior Center. He brings humor, fun, line dancing, and fitness to seniors who are on walkers, recovering from falls, and facing cognitive decline. He knows the seniors are relying on him for fitness but more so to find and see friends.”
To read about all the good neighbors recognized in 2023, click here. 
 
Learn about an interview Mark did earlier this year with AARP Washington that focused on his work with older adults: Getting in Shape for Older Adults with Mark Bryant. 

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