Gobble, gobble: Old Rochester Junior High School serves up turkey at Mattapoisett Council on Aging
Friends and the community smile together at shared tables, some adorned with festive turkey hats.
A winner is happy with her prize.
Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students served their community at the Council on Aging.
Senior citzens were served a holiday meal all for free.
A group smiles before they head into dinner.
Happy faces spread throughout the cafeteria during the dinner.
Another winner of a raffle is pleased to share her prize.
Raffle gifts ranged from crafts to giftcards.
A resident is pleased with his snowman from the raffle.
Friends and the community smile together at shared tables, some adorned with festive turkey hats.
A winner is happy with her prize.
Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students served their community at the Council on Aging.
Senior citzens were served a holiday meal all for free.
A group smiles before they head into dinner.
Happy faces spread throughout the cafeteria during the dinner.
Another winner of a raffle is pleased to share her prize.
Raffle gifts ranged from crafts to giftcards.
A resident is pleased with his snowman from the raffle.
MATTAPOISETT — Nearly 300 older adult Tri-town senior citizens were served with kindness, energy and big smiles at the Old Rochester school cafeteria by 40 students and around 12 staff members who hosted a Thanksgiving banquet on Sunday, Nov. 23.
For over 30 years, Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students and staff have hosted a Thanksgiving banquet for the Mattapoisett Council on Aging.
Mattapoisett Council on Aging Director, Sarah Landry, explained how important social events like these are for health aging residents.
“Honestly, it's just a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to come together and socialize during the holidays.” said Landry.
Dinner was delicious with all the Thanksgiving fixings, including turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, squash and apple pie.
The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and there were several raffle winners. Landry said it was a welcoming environment due to the generosity and kindness of the junior high school students.
“[The Council on Aging] loves any opportunity to cross generations where they're intertwined and able to mingle,” said Landry.
The students chatted with residents, took them to their seats, retrieved food for them and brought raffle prizes to their seats.
“This is something that people go to year after year and look forward to this event. So I definitely think it's very meaningful,” said Landry.
