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The Shepherd
Center of Fall River,
an interfaith volunteer organization, held its annual Buttercup Tea on
May 30, 2012, at the United Parish Church on Wilson Road.
Over fifty seniors enjoyed tea and finger sandwiches and the chance to enjoy each
other's company for the mid-afternoon affair. The purpose of
the Center is to improve the image of aging and empower mid-life and
older adults to use their talents, skills and wisdom for the good of
their peers, the community and themselves.
Volunteers from the Shepherd
Center provide friendly visiting to seniors as well as accompanied trips
to doctors' offices, shopping and other trips. A volunteer group
provides instruction one day a week at Borden East in making prayer
shawls for Hospice patients. Other groups include brown bagging and Lifetime
Learning presentations during both fall and spring semesters. Click
here for a 37-minute |
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(Top row, left and center) Board Treasurer Rev. Donald S. Mier of First Baptist Church welcomes the group before asking Pastor Gerard Martel of Grace Gospel Church in Swansea to offer grace. (Top row, right) Rev. Mier thanks Pastor Martel as Board Member Bill Girrier listens. (Row two, left) Shepherd Center director Kathy Brennan chats with the Ferland sisters. (Row two, center) Dr. Betty Sullivan prepares to serve tea. (Row two, right) Fall River Health and Human Services Director Dr. Henry Vaillancourt talks with an old acquaintance. (Row three) Leah Ferland and Dr. Julie Cleare are introduced by Kathy Brennan and Board President Monica Curhan before the speak to the group. (Bottom row) Board member Joyce Sunderland serves desserts to Irene Hartnett and her friend and then chats with Shirley Dennison. (Bottom row, center) Roland Moses talks about his poetry class that he taught at Lifetime Learning. |
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