Craft Talk ~~ Connie Smith

Posted by Rich Randolph

on Mar 28, 2015

In Twenty Words More or Less

Renaissance applies to Connie as a person who embraces, even seeks change as a challenge. Raised as a self-avowed Air Force Brat, Connie was exposed to an International way-of-life from an early age. Living many years in Germany, then across the United States, Connie introduced herself to us through 20 different jumbled words, each a hallmark of her joys in life: Halloween, Harley's (as in Davidson), kayaking, crocheting to name a few.

Educated at UC Davis and Sacramento State University, Connie completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resources & Business Management. A a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, currently practicing as Executive Director of Golden Living Center here in Santa Rosa, Connie applies ALL her education and experience daily in leading a staff of over 100 with challenging compliance regulations, marketing and resident issues. During her so far 30 year professional career, Connie has learned well the need for restorative "R and R" Between get-a-ways to a family Russian River venue, Harley jaunts and kayak treks, Connie finds time to enjoy daughters Jessica, 33, and Patricia, 23. Husband Dwayne is another Harley rider, no sidecar or back seat for Connie.

hard working, hard playing, Connie is thriving! Her resilience helped her weather a year of three close personal losses. Her enthusiasm also brought with it, for us, stress relieving foam balls and unique oval shape playing cards. Stressed?? Go for a ride on a Hog