During the months of February and March, The Friends of the Council on Aging in Mattapoisett hold their annual membership drive. We are hoping that if you have been a member of the Friends, you will renew your membership. If you have never been a member, please considering joining.
Throughout the year, the Friends of the COA work to raise money used to support activities for and provide small remembrances to the seniors in the town of Mattapoisett.
Our annual fundraisers have included raffles, plant sales, pie sale. The Friends sell a variety of merchandise items specific to Mattapoisett. These include T-shirts, sweatshirts, car stickers and koozies. The Friends have a small store in the Council on Aging area of the Center School where these items can be purchased. There are also items for sale at the Town Hall and at our booth during Harbor Days.
With the money raised, the Friends are able to provide birthday cards to seniors over the age of 90, a birthday gift for seniors age 100 and over. Local nursing homes receive small favors for their Mattapoisett residents during the year. The Friends also have three luncheons a year for our town’s Seniors.
The Friends of the Council on Aging need people to assist with our fundraising events and to work on the projects that raise the money needed to continue this support of Mattapoisett Seniors. Please consider joining our organization and becoming an active member. Look for information on our fundraising events and senior activities in the upcoming months.