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projects, maintenance issues, mapping needs, 3,050 seniors as of the Year 2000 census.A check with
<br /> administrative duties and grant opportunities for land the Town Clerk in December of 2011 showed a tally of
<br /> acquisitions and other funding opportunities. 4500+ seniors, an increase of forty-four percent since
<br /> the 2000 census.The growth of the senior population of
<br /> Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Mashpee has slowed over the past two years after many
<br /> Agent and the Commission, years of rapid growth.
<br /> John Fitzsimmons, Chairman
<br /> Ralph Shaw, Vice Chairman In 2011 the Friends of Mashpee Council on
<br /> Lloyd Allen Aging continued their support both of the Council on
<br /> Mark Gurnee Aging, the Senior Center and the community. The
<br /> Brad Sweet Friends of the Mashpee Council on Aging continued
<br /> John Rogers their valuable community service by offering clothing
<br /> Patricia Jalowy and other necessities for many of our townspeople
<br /> Steve Cook through the operation of their Thrift Shop located
<br /> Andrew McManus (Agent) opposite the Senior Center.In addition they contributed
<br /> to the senior center subsidizing the mailing of the
<br /> senior center newsletter and contributing a donation for
<br /> Report of the the Holiday Gift Program.
<br /> Council on Aging The Council on Aging through the Mashpee
<br /> Senior Center promoted a number of volunteer
<br /> To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens opportunities both at the Senior Center and throughout
<br /> of the Town of Mashpee: Town. Volunteers numbered in excess of 220 citizens.
<br /> They brought diverse skills, talents and abilities and
<br /> The Council on Aging is pleased to submit their happily shared their energy and time with their
<br /> 2011 Annual Report. neighbors,friends and fellow seniors.Among the many
<br /> ways they shared their gifts were Friendly Visiting, .
<br /> The Council on Aging and the Mashpee Senior Nutrition Site Assistance, Meals on Wheels,
<br /> Center are the organized commitment by the people of Transportation,Senior Dimension Mailing,Telefriend,
<br /> Mashpee to coordinate and to carry out health,welfare, Social Committee, Senior Orientation, Senior Center
<br /> educational, social and recreational services and Clerical Tasks, Crafts, Art Lessons, Receptionists,
<br /> programs for those in the population who are 59 1/2+. School Volunteer, Mobile Library Services, Thrift
<br /> The Council on Aging may act as a direct provider, a Shop,SHINE Counseling, Exercise Programs,Weight
<br /> sponsor or co-sponsor, or the originating source of Training, Senior Singers, Fuel Assistance, Tax
<br /> information and referral. Preparation,Computer Training,etc.If you are looking
<br /> to share your skills,talents,and abilities come and visit
<br /> The Council on Aging generally met monthly on the senior center where we offer these and other
<br /> the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m.at the volunteer opportunities.
<br /> Senior Center. The meeting was and is open to the
<br /> public and,from time to time,residents from the Town In May, 2011, the Council on Aging recognized
<br /> attended and participated in the meeting. several volunteers for outstanding service at the
<br /> Volunteer Luncheon. Receiving the "Most Valuable
<br /> John Dorsey continued as Chairperson, Eugenia Volunteer" was Mary Petersen and receiving the
<br /> Noussee continued as Vice-Chairperson, Virginia "Rookie of the Year" was Jack Donohue. These were
<br /> McIntyre continued as Secretary and Marijo Gorney two great examples of senior service and the
<br /> continued as Treasurer. Other active members were contributions made to the town by senior volunteers in
<br /> Irving Goldberg, Arthur Eisenberg, Jack Jordan and many areas of the town.Over one hundred sixty seniors
<br /> Norah McCormick. Mrs.Mary Gaffney was appointed attended the event.In our annual report to the Executive
<br /> to the Council by the Selectmen during the year. Office of Elder Affairs we estimated overall volunteer
<br /> participation in excess of 14,500 hours throughout the
<br /> Town Clerk records indicated that there were senior center system and volunteer contributions were
<br /> 1,536 seniors in Mashpee in December of 1990 and valued at a figure in excess of$215,000.
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