Town of Mansfield, MA, Council On Aging, 255 Hope Street, Mansfield 02048 Phone: (508) 261-7368 Fax: (508) 339-4886
Friends News & Events
Friends meet the first Wednesday of the month. All Friends are encouraged to attend.
To join the Friends, please call Bernie at 508-261-7368.
FRIENDS ANNUAL MEETING
The Friends of the Drop In Center will hold the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd at 12:30 PM. Agenda items include the election of offices for the 2010-2011 program year. All Friends are encouraged to attend. Members who are interested in serving on the Board should contact President Bernice Bourne at 508-261-7368.
FRIENDS OF THE DROP IN CENTER PLAN BAKE AND CRAFT SALE
The Friends of the Drop In Center will be holding the annual Spring Bake and Craft Sale on Wednesday, March 31st at the COA from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The sale will feature freshly baked breads, cookies and cakes, and seasonal hand crafted items.
The Friends will raffle a food basket and a 1 night stay at the Mansfield Holiday Inn, a certificate donated by the Mansfield VFW and the Holiday Inn. The Friends will accept donations of crafts and baked goods starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 31st. For information, please call Activities Coordinator Darcia Jensen at 508-261-7368.
Friends Of The Drop In Center
The Friends of the D.I.C. (Drop In Center) is a non-profit incorporated organization. The Friends have been incorporated since 1979 and have a membership of over 200 seniors.
The purpose of the Friends Organization is to raise funds to help supplement special programs, senior trips, luncheons, and items for the Council on Aging department. The Friends also help supplement the COA's newsletter mailing once a month. Volunteers help with a variety of different tasks some of which include folding, and labeling of over 1700 newsletters monthly. Volunteers help with their annual Holiday Fair in October and Bake Sales twice yearly.
The Friends are made up of a board of directors including a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Meetings are held the first Weds. Of every month. Members discuss and vote on a variety of issues during these meetings.
In the past the Friends Organization has been very generous in helping with purchasing tables and chairs for the Senior Center, equipment for the kitchen, and adding cabinets in the lunchroom. The Friends Organization is a vital part of the functioning of the COA.
To become a member, please sign-up at the COA. Dues are $5 per year. As a member you are entitled to discounts on trips, luncheons and special programming that are sponsored by the Friends. Donations are always welcome and are used for worthwhile purposes. Contact the COA at 508-261-7368.