The Shepherd Center of Fall River, an interfaith volunteer organization, held its annual Buttercup Tea on May 29, 2013, at the Church of Our Saviour in Somerset. About thirty seniors enjoyed tea and pastries 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 photos of the 2012 event. For more information about the group, e-mail Kathy Brennan or call the Shepherds Center office at 508-678-7575.
 

(Top row) Dr. Betty Sullivan serves tea while Sue Holland prepares another try of treats to serve. (Row two) Shepherd Center director Kathy Brennan welcomes the group to the Tea and invites them to view the art work that was recently completed in one of the Center projects. (Row three) Kathy passes out certificates of appreciation to Roland Moses, Joyce Sunderland, and Veronica Humphreys as well as many others who have contributed to the work of the Shepherd Center over the past year. (Row four) Linda Scofield of the Fall River Women's Union and board member Bill Girrier listen as Mike Moran of the Family Service Association begins an interview by describing his experiences in providing debriefing sessions to New York City police officer following 9/11. (Bottom row) Mike continues to respond to a variety of questions that elicit many humorous responses.