The Friends of the Marion Council on Aging (FMCOA) leads fundraising effort with a $50,000 donation toward the installation of a 26′ x 36′ outdoor pavilion on the grounds of the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. The overall cost for the Pavilion is $150,000, and its installation is the secondary phase of a public/private enhancement for making Marion an age friendly community.
The first part is the 1/8 mile, ADA compliant, asphalt walking path with anticipation for completion by the end of August. Completion of these two projects will not only enhance the Community Center property but also provide usage opportunities benefiting both older adults and young people. The FMCOA is hosting a “Pavilion” fundraiser on Thursday, August 19, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at One Water Street, Marion. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at The Marion General Store, Kate’s Simple Eats and Mimis.
The Friends invite you to join with friends new and old on the lawn of this spectacular waterfront property as we celebrate the COA’s past accomplishments and look forward to the completion of the property enhancements at the Benjamin D. Cushing property which will provide expanded usage opportunities for both young people and mature Marion citizens.
Those who wish to make donation may do so by forwarding a check payable to: FMCOA, and mailing to P.O. Box 937, Marion, MA, 02738. Please note in the “memo” portion of your check “Pavilion”.