The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website at www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events, services, and photographs are also posted on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa.
On March 12, the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center elected new officers. The new officers are: President – Carol Hardy; Vice President – Ann Cambra; Treasurer – Yvette Beaumont; and Secretary – Sharon Hartley.
The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center is a non-profit organization that was established prior to the construction of the Rochester Senior Center. Its primary function is to fundraise for the Senior Center, which serves the needs of local seniors. The Senior Center itself is not allowed to fundraise, due to its status as part of the municipality of Rochester. The Rochester Senior Center is the physical location at which the Council on Aging operates.
The Friends hold various fundraising events throughout the year. For example, the Monday-Friday breakfasts at the Rochester Senior Center are a joint effort with the Lions Club. 50 percent of the proceeds are allotted to the Friends. There are also dinners, parties, and events that are described in the Senior Center’s monthly newsletter, website and Facebook page.
Upcoming events include the monthly board meeting on March 11 at 10:00 am, and the “Pie Close to PI” event on March 12 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available at the Senior Center, and should be purchased in advance.
The Friends help to pay for items needed by the Senior Center such as furnishings, computers, etc. The Senior Center makes a request for funds for specific items and the members of the Friends vote to fund the requests. You do not have to be a Rochester resident to become a member of the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center. Simply complete an application and pay an annual membership fee of $10. New members are always welcome. Membership applications are available at the Senior Center. Generally, the meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am.