The Friends of the Groveland Council on Aging is a dedicated non-profit organization operating in close collaboration with the Groveland Council on Aging Office. Comprised of volunteers and community members, our primary objective is to raise essential funds in support of the Groveland COA’s mission. Together, we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Friends of the COA Officers:
- Larry MacElhiney | President 01834fogcoa@gmail.com
- Darcy Lepore | Vice President
darcy.lepore@gmail.com - Karen Soucy | Treasurer
- Trudi Dooner | Secretary
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Next Friends Meeting: Thursday, November 7th at 3pm inside Town Hall, Center Meeting Room.
Meetings are typically the 1st Thursday of each month at 2 pm in the Center Meeting Room at Town Hall.
All are Welcome! Help us plan the next year of fundraising events!
Current Fundraisers
November 2024 Calendar Raffle
The 2024 Friends of the Groveland Council on Aging calendar raffle is here! Win cash, gift cards, or services gift every day during the month of November; each day has a value of at least $50.Chance to win every day; if you win one day your ticket goes right back into future drawings! Cost is only $10! Winners will be contacted by phone or email.
Entering is as easy:
- Complete the entry form at the bottom of the calendar. Forms are available at the COA office in Groveland Town Hall, Langley-Adams Library, and other locations around Groveland. Or you can download a calendar to print by clicking here.
- To enter, detach the entry form and submit it with your payment. Each calendar has two tickets, and the cost is $10 per ticket. Payment options include:
- Cash
- Check (made payable to Friends of the Groveland Council on Aging)
- Venmo (@FriendsofGrovelandCOA – listed as Karen Soucy, Friends Treasurer)
- Submit your completed form and payment to the Friends lockbox in the COA office. If paying by cash or check, please include the payment with your ticket!
- Then, wait to see if you win!
Please support your Groveland Council on Aging and support local businesses at the same time! Many thanks to all our generous donors.
Donations
Please consider a donation to the Friends of Groveland COA. Please consider a donation to the Friends of Groveland COA. As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, we rely on the support of individuals like you to fuel our mission of supporting the activities, services, and programs of the Groveland Council on Aging.
Every donation, regardless of size, moves us closer to fostering a more inclusive and supportive community for our older adults. We deeply appreciate your support and the positive change it brings to the lives of those we serve. Payments can be made out to “Friends of Groveland COA” and mailed to P.O Box 301, Groveland MA 01834.
Interested in becoming a contributing member?
Join us as a Contributing Member of the Friends of the Groveland COA and help us provide vital financial support to the Groveland COA. With just $10 per calendar year, your membership enables us to support crucial programs, services, and activities offered by the Groveland COA. Download and submit your membership form to the Friends today!
Please note that being a Friends member is not required nor connected to being able to participate in COA services and activities; however, it offers an opportunity for active donors to contribute directly to our cause.
Monthly Meetings The Friends of the COA usually meet the 1st Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Center Meeting Room at Town Hall. Our Friends provide much-needed funding for programs and events not covered in the COA’s annual town budget. Support has included: Speakers, performers, exercise supplies, summer BBQs, kitchen supplies, refreshments for events like Volunteer Appreciation Day, Older Americans Day, summer BBQs, Game Day, Market Basket gift certificates and more. The Friends have sponsored fundraisers, in the past, such as a Plant Sale, High Tea, and Town Wide Yard Sale.
Ecosmith Recycling for the COA
Please check out the Textile recycle bin in the parking lot behind the police station (close to the entrance to River Pines)! The purpose of the textile recycling bin is to collect clothing, towels, blankets, stuffed animals, curtains, shoes, purses and rags. All textiles are acceptable — even if ripped and/or stained cloth!
- Important: PLEASE use a plastic bag to deposit textiles.
- Make sure the materials are DRY. (Wet materials will create mold and mildew and the whole container load will have to be trashed.)
- NOTE: NO furniture, books, TVs (electronics) or papers.
Thank you for your willingness to help!