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implemented to address opportunities and solutions for sponsoring the Newcomer Tea's which orients peo-
<br /> for the empowerment and betterment of the Senior ple to the Senior Center.
<br /> Communities. It is a mandated responsibility through
<br /> state government to meet the needs of those in the The Friends of Mashpee Council on Aging under
<br /> population who are 60+. The Council on Aging may the leadership of Mrs. Catherine Conroy continued
<br /> act as a direct provider,a sponsor or co-sponsor, or the their impressive support of the programs and activities
<br /> originating source of information and referral. of the Council on Aging and performed a valuable
<br /> community service by operating the Thrift Shop. We
<br /> Election of officers was held at the Annual meeting acknowledge their dedication and generosity and
<br /> which occurred in July. At that meeting Miriam thank them for their many volunteer hours.
<br /> Mullin was elected Chairman, Elizabeth Jones was re-
<br /> elected Vice-Chairman, Arthur Weinstein was re- The Council on Aging through the Senior Center
<br /> elected Treasurer and Betty Jones was re-elected as promoted a number of Volunteer opportunities both at
<br /> Secretary. Other members re-appointed were Bob the Center and throughout Town. Volunteers number
<br /> Osborn, Aurora Bird, Frank Hicks and Jean Noussee. in excess of 220 citizens with diverse skills, talents
<br /> and abilities who happily share their energy and time
<br /> As is the custom,the Council on Aging met month- with their neighbors and friends. Among the many
<br /> ly on the second Wednesday of the month at 9AM, ways they share their gifts are Friendly Visiting,
<br /> usually in the Senior Center. From time to time, resi- Respite Program, Nutrition Site, Meals on Wheels,
<br /> dents from the Town attended the meeting. The meet- Transportation,Senior Dimension Mailing,Telefriend,
<br /> ing is open to the public. Social Committee, Vial of Life, Senior Interviews,
<br /> Senior Center Clerical Tasks, Art Lessons School
<br /> During the year the Council on Aging sponsored a Volunteer, Mobile Library Services, Thrift Shop,
<br /> variety of health screening and health maintenance SHINE Counseling, Library Book Food Stamps,
<br /> programs in conjunction with local agencies. Blood Exercise program, Chamber of Commerce, Senior
<br /> pressure screenings and weights were offered each Singers, Crafts Group, Fuel Assistance, Tax
<br /> month through an arrangement with the Visiting Nurse Preparation etc. Volunteers provided in excess of
<br /> Association of Upper Cape Cod & the Islands and 14,000 hours throughout the system and we value their
<br /> Prizm Healthcare. Along with these screenings were a contribution at a figure in excess of$116,000.
<br /> variety of presentations of health topics important to
<br /> the Senior community. Seven hundred plus Seniors In May, The Council on Aging sponsored a Brunch
<br /> turned out in November for Flu shots provided at the Ballymeade Club for its volunteers.
<br /> through the VNA, an important part of the preventa- Approximately 175 Volunteers attended, and Joan
<br /> tive approach of the VNA, Mashpee Board of Health Houlihan, Executive Director of Woodbriar, spoke on
<br /> and the Council on Aging. volunteering and humor.
<br /> Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands contin- In May, also, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the
<br /> ued to operate a nutrition site at the Senior Center Islands named Mrs. Jean Blevins as Mashpee's Senior
<br /> which provided meals both onsite and home delivered. Citizen of the Year. This was a well-deserved honor
<br /> Special appreciation is extended to Shirley Peters, for a person who has given much of her time, talent,
<br /> Nutrition Manager and Theresa Davignon, Assistant humor and good grace to the Senior Community of our
<br /> Nutrition Manager and their corps of some twenty- Town. We all are proud of Jean.
<br /> four volunteers who provide the energy to make this
<br /> valuable program a success for all participants. Kudos During the year the Council on Aging was the
<br /> also to those local vendors; mainly, Stop + Shop and recipient of grants including a Formula Grant and
<br /> Star who make a variety of donations of foodstuffs to Service Incentive Grant from The Executive Office of
<br /> the nutrition site for distribution to our community Elder Affairs, a 3B federal grant under the Older
<br /> seniors. Americans Act, as well as the Executive Office of
<br /> Community Development Grant for a Senior and
<br /> Mrs.Lynne Waterman continued her outreach to the Handicapped Van which funded a half-time driver.
<br /> Senior Community providing a variety of information
<br /> and counseling services both direct and through The Council wishes to take special note of the con-
<br /> matching with third party agencies. Thanks also to tribution of the Senior Center Staff during the year.
<br /> Mrs. Nancy McNutt (Elder Service Corp. Volunteer) We are pleased to acknowledge Alice Conroy, James
<br /> Who met and greeted all of our newly enrolled Seniors Long, Julie Lucy, Barbara Noreau, Lynne Waterman,
<br /> through the Interview process which is the starting Nancy McNutt, Richard Dube, Daphne Monroe and
<br /> point for entry into our system. Thanks also to Nancy the many volunteers who assist in the daily operation
<br /> of your Center.
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