Mayor Reardon Displayed Covid Rapid Antigen Tests that Were Made Available during a City-Wide Distribution Event
For Our First Global Virtual Experience of the Year Chrysa Brought Us to Spain
Thank You to the Sponsors of our Popular Traveling Chef To Go Meals...Greater Newburyport Village & FONCOA
DPS Partner John Shown Put on the Finishing Touches after New High Tech Water Fountains Were Installed throughout the City
Though Our Inaugural Meet Up with Mayor Reardon was Held Remotely There was No Lack of Energy or Enthusiasm
A Dedicated Volunteer and Our AARP Tax-Aide Coordinator Prepared Early for Tax Season
The First Ballet Class of the Year was Offered in a Hybrid Format
Dedicated Billiard Players Have Perfect Attendance in 2022
Susan Sets the Gold Standard in Our Weekly Zumba Class
Jay, One of Our Tech Coaches, Provides Assistance with Tech Devices of All Kinds Most Tuesday Afternoons between 12 and 3 PM
Our Devoted Ping Pong Players Paid Tribute to One of Their Own When They Returned to the SCC in 2022
Coffee-Mates!
Mayor Reardon and COA Board Members and Staff Participated in Our Neighbor's Table Food Security Advisory Group's Bi-Annual Meeting Hosted at the SCC
Fun Was Had by All When Mayor Reardon Joined the Port City Ukulele Group for a Session
Our Friday Morning Birding Tour Guide Susan Pointed Out Features of the Hummingbird Using a Sketch Done by a Newburyport School Student
Generous Newburyport Stamp Club Members Presented a Donation to the COA in Appreciation for Their Being Welcomed into the SCC Twice a Month to Share Their Love of Philately
Retiring SHINE Counselor Eleanor Presented with Certificate by Regional SHINE Coordinator
Retired COA Director Roseann and FONCOA President Ben Praised Retiring SHINE Counselor Eleanor
Newburyport High School Schoolmates Hangin' Out at the Senior/Community Center
Mayor Reardon Met with the Friends of the Newburyport COA Virtually
Vinny Featured Judy Garland in a Virtual Silver Screenings Presentation
Our COA Mascot Pearl Looked Festive in Rabbit Ears during Easter Week
Mayor Reardon Attended a Presentation about Resources to Assist Those with Low Vision by Sarah of the NPL
AARP Tax-Aide Coordinator Mary Departed with a Smile on Her Face at the End of 2022 Tax Prep Season
Forrest and Joanne Enjoyed Our First In-Person Traveling Chef Luncheon since 2020
Maple Crest Farmer John Recently Tended to the Strawberry Beds
Instructor Andrea and Student Bruce Hung the Artwork for the SCC Art Student Exhibit
DPS Team Members Mike and Matt Cleaned the Air Filtration Units
Nutrition Coordinator Donna Greeted One of Our First Guests When Daily Lunches Resumed on May 2nd
Newburyport's Pickleball Leaders Have Prepped for a New Season
Local Model Ship Builders Created an Impressive Exhibit in the Display Cases at the Senior/Community Center
The Line Dancers Celebrated Instructor Susan's Milestone Birthday Together
DPS Members John Craig and Mike Strategized on the Patio
During the May Village Talk a Park Interpreter Gave an Engaging Presentation on Maudslay Park and Moseley Woods
New COA Board Member Marci Brought Positive Energy to Her First Meeting
Many Homeowners Turned Out to the Learn about the City's Expanded Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Programs
The Friday Afternoon Cribbage Players Cooled Off in a Sweet Way
We are Grateful to Horticultural Society Volunteers Who are Donating Their Time to Beautify the Entrance to the SCC
Students from the Neighboring Bresnahan School Tended to Their Radishes, Kale and Spinach in the Intergenerational Garden
Bresnahan Teacher Instructed His Students on How to Weed in the Raised Bed Intergenerational Garden
Four Members of the Newburyport Police Department, Including Marshal Murray, Attended Our Inaugural "Coffee with a Cop"
Mayor Reardon Answered Many Questions about His Streets and Sidewalk Plan When He Joined Us for Our Inaugural "Lunch with the Mayor"
On Memorial Day, Art Instructor Andrea Alukonis Spent Time Reflecting on the True Meaning of the Day
When New NEET Administator, Dori Sawyer, Stopped by, Our NEET Team Assembled for a Photo
Retiring Friends' Director, Dottie LaFrance, is Flanked by Fellow Directors, Gina and Ben, after Her Retirement Reception
After 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the City, COA Bus Driver, Bob Dwan, Retired in July
At the Vintage Car Show in June, Neville and Ann Marie Proudly Display Their Antique Car
New COA Bus Driver/SCC Steward John Henry Learns the Ropes from Scott on His First Day
Our Dedicated Line Dancers Tore Up Market Square during Their Annual Yankee Homecoming Demonstration
Yankee Homecoming Generations of Giving Honoree Eleanor Lyons Gazes at Photo of Beloved Husband Tom before being Banquet Begins
Generations of Giving Nominee, Don, Was All Smiles along with Friends, Deb and Ben, as the annual Yankee Homecoming banquet was Starting
Board Members, Marci and Terry, Prepare to Answer Questions at the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event
For the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event, the Salvation Army Created an Engaging Display
For the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event, Sen. Tarr was Captivated by the Merrimack Valley Model Ship Club Exhibit
At the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event, Cool Treats Lowered Temperatures on a Hot Day
Our Dedicated Receptionists Turned Out in Force for the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event
COA Regulars Tom and Bill Set Up an Informational Table at the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event
Most of the Board Members of the Friends of the Newburyport COA Helped Out at the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event
Lions Club Volunteers Looked Quite Comfortable during the First Annual Yankee Homecoming KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY Event
One of the Honored Volunteers of the Year, SHINE Counselor Eleanor Lyons, Participated in the 2022 Annual Yankee Homecoming Parade
Our Valued Partner, the Newburyport Art Association, Curated an Impressive Exhibit "Nature's Kaleidoscope..." on Display through November
A Newburyport Art Association Artist Stands Next to His Artwork on Display at the SCC as Part of the "Nature's Kaleidoscope" Exhibit
Merrimack Valley Model Ship Club Members Learn How to Put the Ship in the Bottle during a Monthly Workshop Sponsored by the Club
We Were Treated to a Spontaneous Performance by a Family of Fiddlers after a Village Talk about Fall Prevention
Retiring Friends of the Newburyport COA Board Members are Celebrated
AgeSpan's Greater Newburyport Regional Meals on Wheels Distribution Site's Dream Team!
For Halloween Healthful Snacks Were Donated for Our Younger Neighbors Next Door
It Was Unofficially Orange Day at the SCC When a Long Time Instructor and Volunteer Wore Practically Matching Sweaters
We Enthusiastically Welcomed Back the In-Person Traveling Chef in October!
Virginia from AgeSpan Served Up the Octoberfest Meal Prepared by the Traveling Chef to a Happy Crowd
A Creative Display Greeted Guests to Commemorate the 7th Anniversary of the Opening of the Newburyport Senior/Community Center
In Celebration of the SCC's Seventh Anniversary, Volunteers Served Up the Traditional Root Beer Floats
Popular 98 Year Old Veteran, Robert "Boots" Chouinard Describes a Display He Created to Mayor Reardon at a pre-Veterans Day Event
Costumed Guests Focused Intently while Playing Halloween Bingo
Our Mascot Pearl Was Truly a Hot Dog for Halloween
A Crafty Volunteer Dons a Stylish Halloween Hat
The First Winning Ticket of the Friends' November Raffle is Drawn by Our New Outreach Specialist
A Dedicated Volunteer Used His Talents to Reorganize the Durable Medical Goods Shed
With Support from the Friends, Creative Volunteers from the NBPT Horticultural Society Prepared the SCC Barrels for Winter
Mayor Reardon Hosted a Special Veterans Day Luncheon at the Senior/Community Center
Congregate Dining Guests Always Wear Big Smiles When the Traveling Chef Prepares the Lunch
AgeSpan Partner Virginia Assists the Traveling Chef Sponsored by the Friends of the COA and the Greater Newburyport Village
Our Cheerful Monday Volunteer Posed with a Decoy Owl
A Lions Club Volunteer Carried Pies that Would be Delivered to as Part of over 600 Thanksgiving Dinners that Would be Delivered on Turkey Day!
Children Participating in NBPT Youth Services Activities Decorated Gift Bags that Were Distributed at the Holiday Open House on December 1st
COA Board Officers Doubled as the Decorating Team for the SCC
Friends of the NBPT COA Board Member and Her Husband Prepared the Gift Bags for the Holiday Open House
The Second Floor Was Busy during the Holiday Open House
Santa Danced to the Holiday Songs Played by Our Port City Ukulele Group at the Holiday Open House
Volunteers Took Time Out to Enjoy the Activities at the Holiday Open House
Santa and Mrs. Claus Kept Spirits High at the Holiday Open House
A Devoted COA Volunteer Was a Big Winner at the Holiday Open House
Chloe and Tilly Energize Us Most Friday Mornings
Opportunity Works Volunteers Helped to Deliver Gift Bags to Dozens of Meal on Wheels Consumers in Newburyport
The Nock Middle School Orchestra Gave Our Daily Lunch Guests an Impressive Performance
Our Abstract Artists Produce Masterpieces during their Weekly Class
The Moxie Man Gave a Unique Village Talk
Two Young Elves Dropped in to Assist with the Assembly of the January/February Newsletter!