Community Champions, and a Rapscallion Fundraiser for Minuteman Senior Services

Community Champions from Bedford helped to deliver Meals on Wheels for Minuteman Senior Services. In the collage from left to right: Selectman Mike Rosenberg, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Lori Martini; Volunteer Lori Martini, Bedford Police Chief Bob Bongiorno; Volunteer Driver Dennis Pantano, Representative Ken Gordon; and Volunteer Driver Marcelle Ibrahim, Assistant Town Manager Michael Rosen, and Town Manager Sarah Stanton. Not pictured are Healthy Bedford Coordinator Carla Olson and Bedford Youth and Family Services Director Sue Baldauf who volunteered at the senior congregate lunch – Courtesy images (c) Minuteman Senior Services, 2019 all rights reserved – Click to view a larger image

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

March was Meals on Wheels Month at Minuteman Senior Services (MSS), and several Community Champions helped with deliveries and assisted at the congregate meal site.

Bedford resident Vito LaMura serves as president of MSS. “I fell in love with their mission and the wonderful people who work there to provide so many services to the elderly and disabled, and their caregivers. I know there are many worthy causes, but MSS is a very special place. I invite all of you to take our tag line seriously: “Know us before you need us.”

Bedford’s Community Champions for 2019 included Selectman Mike Rosenberg, Police Chief Bob Bongiorno, State Representative Ken Gordon, Assistant Town Manager Michael Rosen, Town Manager Sarah Stanton, Healthy Bedford Coordinator Carla Olson, and Bedford Youth and Family Services Director Sue Baldauf.

Minuteman Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels Program is a valuable community service that provides a safety check and friendly visit as well as a nutritious meal. Community Champions nationwide are volunteering their time this month in an outreach effort designed to draw attention to senior hunger in our communities, to recruit volunteer drivers and to raise needed funds. Call toll-free 888-222-6171 for more information or to volunteer to be a Meals on Wheels Driver.

Neighbors on Tap a Fundraiser on April 29

Neighbors on Tap, a fundraiser for Minuteman Senior Services, promises to be a wonderful event where guests can support the organization’s services and learn more about MSS while enjoying excellent food and drink at Rapscallion Table & Tap in Acton on Monday, April 29.

Tickets remain available for Neighbors on Tap Click this link to reserve your tickets online.

About Minuteman Senior Services

Minuteman Senior Services (MSS) offers over 20 different services like Meals on Wheels, Medicare health benefits counseling, in-home care, Caregiver Support, Healthy Living classes and more.

With offices on Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford, MSS serves 16 communities. To learn more, visit the Minuteman Senior Services website, https://www.minutemansenior.org/