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5 Takeaways from the Tewksbury Council on Aging Meeting

Bell elected treasurer, annual Elks turkey dinner tickets available now

The Tewksbury Council on Aging met on Wednesday at the Senior Center.

Chairperson Lynn Murphy called the meeting to order, and the first item on the agenda was approval of Sept. 19, 2023, meeting minutes. The financial report was also presented and approved.

Highlights for the November calendar were discussed. Monday, Nov. 6 is intake day at the Consignment Boutique. Thursday, Nov. 9 is the Wilmington/Tewksbury Elks Turkey Dinner. Tickets are available at the front desk. Be sure and check out the calendar in the monthly newsletter for other workshops and support group meetings.

Director Jan Conole gave her report on activities happening at the center. Strongwater Farm outings are “getting rave reviews from the participants,” and Conole hopes to find ways to continue to fund the program. Technology sessions were very well attended, and she has applied for grant funding to host more classes.

If you are new to town and interested in learning more about what Tewksbury has to offer, plan to attend the 5th annual “Welcome to Tewksbury” reception on Monday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Nov. 8 there is a Veterans Breakfast planned at 9 a.m. Veterans and surviving spouses should sign up by calling the Veteran’s Service Office at 978-640-4485.

The next order of business was to elect a Treasurer. The position has been vacant since the passing of longtime member/treasurer Arthur Costa in July. Nominations were submitted, and the board voted Donna Bell as the new Treasurer.

The board will be reviewing and updating their policies and procedures over the next few months. The next meeting will be on Nov. 21 at 3:00pm

Don’t forget the EGG-CEPTIONAL BREAKFAST on Sunday Oct. 22 9:00 a.m. – noon at the Center

Donna Gill covers Senior Center and COA news for the Carnation.

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