All members of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, Inc. and all citizens of Mattapoisett are invited to the Annual Meeting of its membership. This will be held on Saturday, January 17 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the meeting room at the Mattapoisett Public Library on Barstow St.
An informal mixer with cider and donuts will precede the formal meeting and be followed by a brief presentation by Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary Lyons. You can mingle with members of the Board of Directors and learn more about our various activities. Come prepared to brainstorm about future activities and fundraising events. Of course, you are encourages to volunteer to help out.
The business to come before the membership at this Annual Meeting is the election of the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will take nominations from the floor. Nominees must be present and members of the Friends of the Mattapoisett CoA. (Currently, there are 16 Directors out of a maximum of 21.) Not a member? Membership applications form will be available. The annual dues are only $10.
Please come to this important meeting, and bring a friend or two!
Membership Renewal Time
Renew your $10/year membership in the Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, Inc. Forms are available at our functions, at the Senior Center, and shortly will be on the website www.mattapoisett.net/Pages/MattapoisettMA_COA/Friends. Our organization is only as effective as the volunteers who offer their help. Please check the choices listed to indicate how you can join us in our activities. Be sure to volunteer to help with our three luncheons.
Some of the activities the Friends continue to support financially:
– A monthly newsletter, Seasonings: The Friends mail the newsletter to every senior in Mattapoisett as well as select seniors in nearby communities. Volunteers affix address labels, fold and tape the edges for mailing on about 1200 pieces each month. Come on in!
– Provide and host three luncheons: St. Paddy’s Day, Fall Harvest, and Holiday Christmas party, all held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Volunteers to help setup/take down tables are needed.
– Send cards to housebound seniors, make craft items for those in hospital and generally stay in touch. Volunteers always needed.
– Support Mattapoisett Council on Aging programs and services such as Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Bingo, Bridge, Line Dancing, and similar activities. Participation is always welcome.
Come to the Senior Center and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. The Social Room is very welcoming.