Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors Helping Seniors

Fiskdale and Sturbridge seniors have long been the beneficiaries of great service, support, and assistance from the Friends of Fiskdale-Sturbridge Seniors. Inspired by their organizational bylaws to "...encourage, initiate, and sponsor programs and services..." [that] "...enhance the dignity and well-being of senior citizens in Sturbridge/Fiskdale,...", and to "...institute fundraising projects and activities for the services not provided for by the Town of Sturbridge..." the Friends have always been a source of hope for local seniors.

Recently, the Friends of Fiskdale-Sturbridge Seniors demonstrated yet again their comprehensive approach to supporting our seniors by way of a significant donation to the REAS Foundation. Citing the growing need among seniors within our community, Friends President Josephine Kaitbenski said that " The board members of the Friends of the Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors are pleased to have donated $500 to the REAS Foundation. We feel that this is what community is all about, people helping people".

Friends Treasurer Claire Cook echoed Ms. Kaitbenski's comments saying that "The Friends of the Sturbridge/Fiskdale Senior Center count it a privilege to help our seniors in whatever way we can. We appreciate what the REAS Foundation is doing to provide essential energy funds to seniors. REAS is filling a need in our community and this kindness has a great impact on all Sturbridge and Fiskdale citizens".

Jennifer Morrison - REAS Foundation Chief Administration Officer - thanked the Friends for their "generous contribution to the health and welfare of Sturbridge seniors and their tireless efforts on behalf of our senior community".

REAS Foundation Executive Director Thomas R. Creamer conveyed his "deep gratitude on behalf of the REAS Foundation for the generosity and support of the Friends of Fiskdale-Sturbridge Seniors" citing the "significance of Seniors helping Seniors".

Photo: Left to Right - Sally Ballard, Josephine Kaitbenski, Kathy Ashton, Jennifer Morrison (REAS Foundation), Barbara Search (REAS Foundation), Claire Cook, Aline Girourd, Lucy Vanderhoof, and Tina Galati.