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Former Packer George Koonce promises Appleton seniors a Super Bowl watch party

The Good Day Appleton teamFrom Wednesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Former Packer George Koonce talked about leadership, perseverance and community with seniors Monday afternoon. Social isolation is a big challenge for many of them, and Koonce wants them to know they are not alone.

“We just have to talk and find out all the common things that we all have together.”

George Koonce

Koonce is now senior vice president of university relations at Marian University. He also made a deal with residents: WSAW reports that if the Packers make the Super Bowl, the former linebacker will hold a watch party at the facility.

  • Where: John Fischer Manor in Appleton
  • Host: Lutheran Social Services
  • The deal: a watch party if the Packers reach the Super Bowl

Koonce will hold a watch party if the Packers make the Super Bowl

DetailWhat we know
SpeakerGeorge Koonce, former Packers linebacker
WhereJohn Fischer Manor, Appleton
HostLutheran Social Services
TopicsLeadership, perseverance and community
The dealWatch party if the Packers make the Super Bowl

Sources: WBAY, WSAW

Sources: WBAY, WSAW

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