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| FUNDRAISERS |
| JANUARY 2007 - SENIOR INFORMER |
| Veterans Memorial |
| Town Library |
| Abington Massachusetts |
| Town Offices |
| Town Hall 781.982.2100 |
The Abington
Council on Aging wishes a happy and healthy New Year to every one of Abington’s
finest – her Senior citizens. Here’s
hoping 2007 will be a sparkling and memorable year for you and your loved ones. We love you!
Review of Town Election DEC. 2, 2006
Question 1 Coming
Soon: Abington Seniors’ Center
It was a 2-to-1
YES Vote to fund the
the
Senior Center Committee and innumerable volunteers culminated in VICTORY!
1998: 1st
Senior Center Chairperson – Mary Donlan (Mary has been at it all these
years!)
(COA Coordinators during the years Candace
Faraday, Judy Richardson, Linda Elliott)
Recent and Current
Chairpeople - Joanne Curtis, Diane
We
will surely keep you posted about
Question 2 Coming Soon: Windows for the
Again, it was a
Yes vote, by a wide margin. Dr. Ahearn,
Peter Schaffer and the School Dept. convey thanks, Seniors
for voting yes on the school windows question.
The
Townspeople showed a true willingness to support the entire spectrum of Town
needs.
With Gratitude for the
Christmas HOUSE TOUR 2006
The return of the best, most festive event, and $31,000
donation to the Senior Center Fund!
Thank you
to innumerable volunteers of all kinds which
played a part in this year’s Tour.
Dedicated Leaders: Amy Barrett, Ann
Reilly, Millie Alvarez (Treasurer), and others………..
Homeowners and their families
– who opened their exquisite homes to “tourists”: Hank Cahill, Christie Coombs,
the Miller-Mann’s, Cecile Higginson Murphy and Kathy & Shawn Reilly.
Committee Members who helped each
homeowner decorate their rooms and grounds
Raffle People, Refreshment People and
those who donated items and/or dessert delights.
Folks who toured-each of us experienced truly awesome old fashioned holiday spirit.
MANY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INSIDE!
Page
2 SENIOR
CENTER NEWS
There is much rejoicing over the Yes vote!
Joanne Curtis, Diane
Other
committee Members & Associates to talk to:
we all love
to talk about the coming
Betty Berry
Paul Chase Norma Clark Bill Cox
Mary
Donlan Robert Donlan Rita Estey Joe
Iacobucci
Kate Kelley
Bill Kendall Janice King David
Klein
Nancy Lehtonen Jack Libby Joanne MacNeill
Roger
Moore John Reeves Flo Severin Joe Shea
Of
course
Why
not get on the bandwagon and volunteer with this
great team!
SOLD!
500 Ale House Certificates = a donation of $5,000 by the Barretts
/ Abington Ale House! Thank
you, you’re good friends!
Thank you to donors for
the extravagant raffle prizes which were donated for House Tour, and those of
the Office, both of which raised so much $$$………..
Office Raffles: the
Winners!
(actually,
we’re all winners due to your donations)
Lighted Christmas Basket - Mary Graham
Sesame Street Afghan - Esther Paquette
Gone with the Wind Dolls - Janice King
Christmas
Centerpiece -
Thank you to the
donors/creators, for raffle prizes:
Diane Keith, Terri Mini,
Marion Tisdale, Barbara Reeves
VOLUNTEER
TODAY – clip and return to the COA
I may be able to
help with one or more fundraisers for our new
Name ___________________________________
Telephone
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PAGE 3 CALENDAR
Memberships and Donations – checks
payable to “Senior Center Fund”
William A Boudreau & Paul M.
Boudreau
In memory of
Wilma Bentley, by Joe Bentley
In memory of
John B. Mahoney, by Rose M. Mahoney
In memory of
Clara McIlvain, by Franklin School Sunshine Fund (Denice Hatch, niece)
In memory of
Clara McIlvain, by David and Judith Stevens
In memory of
her mother Constance H. West, by Helene W. Meehl
Lifetime Memberships: Anne
Nelson, in memory of John, Paul and Sam Nelson
Walter
(Skip) Pulsifer, III, in memory of Gertrude Pulsifer
In memory of Pat Doherty, by Carol
Doherty
In memory of Marguerite E. &
Franklin E. McCorkle, by Carmen C. & Otis H. McCorkle
In memory of Joe & Hazel
Whiteside (Carole’s parents) and Peg & Jim Gridley (Jim’s parents),
In memory of Dale F. Whittaker, by
David S. Whittaker
Clayton Stone/ Police Auxilary Group
thankyou to the family for selecting
Carole & Donald Baltucci Robert
& Peggy Butman
Mildred Delafano
Richard Groezinger Elaine Mahoney Jack/ Deb
McDermott & boys
M/M Timothy O’Donovan Kim, Jim, Brian
& Kevin Partridge
Patricia Powers Nino Tramontozzi
We are so grateful for the following
extremely generous donations!
Walmart donated $1,500 to the
$5,000 donation to the
SENIOR CENTER DONATIONS: MAKE PAYABLE
TO “SENIOR CENTER FUND”
Time
for New Year’s Coffee Clatch - Tuesday, January 2nd year
2007 at the Council
RITA’S
Trips – “Carefree Capers”
Contact Rita Webster directly 781-982-9102
Jan. 10-12, 2007 Tropicana in Atlantic
City
- package includes $20 cash bonus, two-$15.99
brunches and
“Best of Broadway Show” $159
Feb. 27, 2007 Incredible Acrobats of
Sun Arena. Includes $15 food coupon
and $20 in free bets. $65
Council on Aging expresses gratitude this month, to
the following in our community:
Abington Police – Chief Majenski and Barry Gerraughty brought
gifts to the Senior Luncheon
All the Christmas House Tour
volunteers
Boy Scouts, (leader Marc Wenners)–compiled & delivered complete meal baskets to Seniors
ECC students of Rebecca Pulkenen – placemats & napkin rings for Seniors on meals program
Home Instead Senior Care – Christmas
gifts for Seniors, in conjunction with Duval’s
Pharmacy
Abington Rotary Club – special
attention to Seniors year-round
Students of
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SERVE:
a smart way to get healthy food! Volunteer just
2 hours per month in the community,
then order a giant
package of healthy
food for just $20. Contact Phil Vargus,
at 781-878-4921, Rockland Chapter, for more
info.
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Senior Social Club (don’t confuse with the Council on Aging)
Senior
Citizens Association, an active
social club for any
Abington resident after passing one’s 59th birthday. They
meet 2nd
Monday,12noon, VFW Hall. Join $7, $5 annual.
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January
Birthdays-Council on Aging Volunteers
Jan. 11 Eileen Maraget
Jan. 14 Betty Slinger
Jan. 16 Wanda Farrar
Jan. 17 Fran Greenough
Jan. 17 Robyn Nordeen
Jan. 19 Joanne Curtis
NEW
MOVIES 10:15am, Abington Library. Free.
(Note
different schedule due to holiday)
Tuesday, Jan. 9 “Devil Wears Prada” - COMEDY
Tuesday, Jan. 23
“Click” - COMEDY
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NE
Pension Assistance Project Gerontology Institute at
U. Mass Boston has assisted over
3,500 people recover
pension benefits
valued at over $15 million! Know your
rights, secure your
future, understand your pension plan,
social
security, other provisions. Toll free
888-425-6067
Volunteer Professionals consult with Seniors at no charge
or
obligation: (listed alphabetically) Call
781-982-2146
Veterans Agent Joe Colantoni –
781-982-0056