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<br /> Aging and of the Senior Center. The Friends of the
<br /> Report of the Council on Aging relocated to a new Thrift Shop dur-
<br /> Council on Aging ing 2005 at the site of the new Senior Center where the
<br /> Friends continued their valuable community service
<br /> by providing clothing and other necessities to many of
<br /> To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the our townspeople.
<br /> Citizens of the Town of Mashpee
<br /> The Council on Aging is pleased to submit their In 2005, The Friends of the Mashpee Senior
<br /> 2005 Annual Report. Center, Inc. achieved its goal of$350,000.00. toward
<br /> the construction and furnishing of the new Senior
<br /> The Council on Aging and the Mashpee Senior Center. This non-profit 5010 organization is a tax-
<br /> Center are the organized commitment by the people of exempt deductible charity whose purpose is to pro-
<br /> Mashpee to coordinate and to carry out health, wel- mote senior programs and services for Mashpee resi-
<br /> fare, educational, social and recreational services and dents.
<br /> programs for those in the population who are 60+.
<br /> The Council on Aging through the Mashpee
<br /> The Council on Aging may act as a direct provider, a Senior Center promoted a number of volunteer oppor-
<br /> sponsor or co-sponsor, or the originating source of tunities both at the Senior Center and throughout
<br /> information and referral. Town. Volunteers number in excess of 240 citizens.
<br /> at 9AM, usually at the
<br /> The Council on Aging met monthly on the sec- They bring diverse skills, talents and abilities and hap-
<br /> pity share their energy and time with their neighbors
<br /> and Wednesday of the month
<br /> and friends. Among the many ways they share their
<br /> Senior Center. The meeting was and is open to the �
<br /> gifts
<br /> public and from time to time,residents from the Town fts are Friendly Visiting, Respite Program,Nutrition
<br /> attended and participated in the meeting. Site, Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Senior
<br /> Dimension Mailing, Telefriend, Social Committee,
<br /> Election of officers was held at the annual meet-
<br /> Senior Orientation, Senior Center Clerical Tasks,
<br /> ing which occurred in July. At that meeting Arthur Crafts, Art Lessons, Receptionists, School Volunteer,
<br /> Weinstein was re-elected Chairman, Jeanne Noussee Mobile Library Services, Thrift Shop, SHINE 01V
<br /> Counseling,Food Stamps, Exercise Programs, Weight
<br /> was re-elected Vice-Chairman, Virginia McIntyre was
<br /> elected Treasurer and MariJo Gorney was elected as Training, Senior Singers, Fuel Assistance, Tax
<br /> Secretary. Preparation,Computer Training etc.If you are looking
<br /> to volunteer or participate come and visit us.
<br /> The Council on Aging continues to advise the
<br /> town fathers regarding senior issues. Of major interest Additionally, the Council of Aging managed the
<br /> in 2005 was the opening of the new Mashpee Senior
<br /> Property Tax Abatement Program for Seniors and 1�
<br /> thirty Mashpee seniors performed services throughout
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<br /> Drive. The opening of the modern 11,000 square foot town government and schools. This pr
<br /> Center on January 27, 2005 at 26 Frank E. Hicks ogram takes f
<br /> advantage of senior skills and introduces the senior to
<br /> facility was attended by two hundred + guests who
<br /> the functions of our town government in a mutually
<br /> were duly impressed with the new facilities and
<br /> improvements for the senior population. beneficial way.
<br /> TIn June, The Council on Aging recognized sev-
<br /> own Clerk records indicated that there were `
<br /> eral volunteers for outstanding service at the Volunteer
<br /> 1,536 seniors in Mashpee in December of 1990 and
<br /> Luncheon held in the large Multi-Purpose room at the
<br /> 3,050 seniors as of the Year 2000 census.A check with
<br /> the Town Clerk in December of 2005 showed a tally of new center. Over one hundred sixty senior attended.
<br /> 006 or thirty-three er- The Robert E. Traylor "Most Valuable Volunteer
<br /> 4,056 seniors, an increase of 1, p Award"went to Mrs.Jean Clair for her many hours of
<br /> cent since the 2000 census. The senior population of
<br /> Mashpee continues to grow at a rapid rate with another volunteering during the past ten years and the
<br /> thousand seniors predicted to be added by 2011 as the Viverette Robinson"Rookie of the Year" went to Mrs.
<br /> Terry Herman for her contributions to the interior dec-
<br /> "Boomers"begin to retire. I
<br /> orating of the new senior center.. Overall, volunteer
<br /> In 2005 the Friends of Mashpee Council on participation was in excess of 14,000 hours throughout 4•y
<br /> Aging continued their support both of the Council on
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