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ORRJHS Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Banquet
November 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional Junior High School (ORRJHS) Principal Silas Coellner are pleased to announce that ORRJHS will be hosting the 31st Annual ORRJHS Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Banquet.
The banquet is for Tri-Town (Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester) senior citizens and will take place on Sunday, November 24 in the ORRJHS Cafeteria at 133 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.
Doors will open at 11:15 a.m., and the banquet will begin at 12:00 pm noon.
300 tickets, with 100 seats per town, will be available and distributed through each local Council on Aging.
ORRJHS students and staff volunteers will help facilitate the event and serve guests.
“This cherished event is not only a great opportunity for our students to volunteer their time but is also a way for them to practice making meaningful impacts on the community,” said Superintendent Nelson. “In the spirit of the holiday, I’m thankful for our continuation of this decades-long tradition of giving back to Tri-Town residents.”
Last year, the event was held for the first time after a three-year hiatus. More than 170 seniors from the Tri-Town area attended, and more than 60 seventh-grade and eighth-grade student volunteers served a full Thanksgiving meal to attendees. More than 50 door prizes were available, including holiday gift sets, small home items, and gift cards.
“The Thanksgiving Banquet is an event I always look forward to, and it is so rewarding to witness our students’ and their families’ willingness to support our community, ” said Principal Coellner. “With the approaching holiday season, these connections become even more priceless.”
Any individual or local business interested in making cash contributions or donating door prizes can call ORRJHS at 508-758-4928 and speak with Toni Bailey, Administrative Assistant to Principal Silas Coellner.