Saint Nectarios Burwood’s Christina Scalone named Senior of the Year for Drummoyne

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Christina Scalone has been named one of seven 2025 Seniors of the Year for the Drummoyne electorate, in recognition of her outstanding voluntary service to numerous charities and causes, including The Cottage Kitchen.

Nominated by the Board of the St Nectarios Parish and Community at Burwood, Ms Scalone was presented with the award by Drummoyne MP Stephanie Di Pasqua during a recent visit.

The ceremony took place in the presence of parish priest Father George Liangas, members of the Board and Youth In Action, and the Ladies Philoptochos.

Ms Di Pasqua also toured The Cottage Kitchen facilities during her visit, acknowledging Scalone’s lifelong commitment to helping others.

“Thank you to Stephanie for her visit, and this acknowledgement of the life long achievements of Christina Scalone,” Saint Nectarios Burwood said on social media.

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