The Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging named the Joslyn Senior Center as a 2012 Distinguished Site Award winner, according to Claremont city manager Tony Ramos’ weekly update.

Awards are given for senior meal programs that deliver social services, activities and outstanding service outside of nutritious meals, according to the update.

Only seven facilities out of 100 sites received the award, according to the update.

The nutrition staff of both Joslyn and Blaisdell received a Silver Thermometer Award for serving safe food meeting high standards and a Golden Apple Award for exceptional service and quality, according to the update.

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