Senator Michael J. Rodrigues Presents State Citation
Nearly three dozen Westport Council on Aging staff, volunteers and supporters gathered at the Senior Center Friday June 26th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging. The event featured an Italian luncheon from Riccardi’s of New Bedford. Afterwards, Senator Rodrigues presented a Senate citation thanking the Friends for their work, praising the organization as a model for other COAs in the state.
Friends Hold Annual Election
The Friends held their annual election of officers on Monday June 22nd at their Annual Meeting. Officers elected for the 2026-2028 term are:
Co-Presidents: Kathy Corbeil and Carol Skarbo
Vice President: Joan Tripp
Treasurer: Sue DeCosta
Secretary: Vacant
Left to right: Laura Gifford, Joan Tripp, Carol Skarbo, Sue DeCosta, Gay Gillespie, Kathy Corbeil, Rolande Rodrigues, Karen Goyette, Louise Gerard, Cindy Azevedo, Cindy Reynolds, Mark Borowy, Susan Read
Friends Return to River Day
After several years’ hiatus the Friends returned to the River Day Celebration on Saturday June 20th to enjoy the camaraderie of other organizations, vendors and attendees on both sides of the river. Joan Tripp, Carol Skarbo, Sue DeCosta, Cindy Azevedo and Kathy Corbeil had a pleasant time sharing information about the Friends organization with visitors to the FWCOA tent. The shell decorating activity was a huge success, and over 70 children created imaginative designs on clam and sea scallop shells as a souvenir of the fun day.
FWCOA 40th Anniversary Celebration/Fundraiser
The Friends of the Westport Council on Aging held an elegant party and fundraiser at Rachel’s Lakeside on Wednesday December 10th to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. One hundred ten guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, soft background music by Sympatico, and a champagne toast commemorating the historic anniversary.
Remarks were delivered by FWCOA President, Carol Skarbo, who thanked our supporters and donors as well as the current Board for the organization’s success. She took the guests through a brief history of the organization and its support for the senior center, honoring past and present leaders.
COA Director Beverly Bisch paid tribute to volunteers, who are the secret to the Westport COA’s success, and presented them with a commemorative stemless wineglass engraved with a photo of the Westport Senior Center Hazel Tripp sign.
Attendees enjoyed a series of 7 posters created by Susan Read and Kathy Corbeil documenting the organization’s 40-year history through newspaper articles, photos and historical records.
Evergreen Monthly Newsletter
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