SAN ANGELO, Texas — Renovations of the Baptist Retirement Community Elsie Gayer Chapel were unveiled Tuesday at an event attended by more than 60 residents of the senior living community along with local leaders.
A $115,000 grant from the Art and Eva Camuñez Tucker Foundation made the renovations possible.
The event kicked off with a program featuring Aaron Hargett, senior executive director of BRC; Kevin McSpadden, chaplain at BRC; and Dr. Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, the faith-based nonprofit that manages the community through its ministry, Buckner Retirement Services.
The event was also attended by past and present members of the Buckner International board of trustees, Tucker Foundation trustees, Angelo State University, representatives from local churches, Texas State Representative Drew Darby San Angelo City Councilman SMD 3 Harry Thomas.
BRC said in a press release that the relationship between the Tucker Foundation and BRC dates back to 1999, when the foundation helped support the construction of Sagecrest, BRC’s memory care residences.
“Today we give our deepest thanks to our friends with the Art and Eva Camuñez Tucker Foundation who have supported the growth and development of Baptist Retirement Community for 25 years,” Hargett said. “As a faith-based senior living community, the Elsie Gayer Chapel is part of the heart of our community, providing a place for prayer, worship, and fellowship.”
The renovations to the chapel include new flooring, paint, window blinds, lighting, foyer updates and a new AV system.
Following the program, a reception was held, as well as optional tours of BRC and its levels of continuing care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
