Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will host its 32nd Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Senior Citizens on Sunday, Nov. 23. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
MATTAPOISETT — It’s a yearly crossing of the generations, a giving of thanks that unites the youth and the elders of the three towns that comprise the Old Rochester Regional School District.
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Director of Guidance Christina Cioffi and Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Silas Coellner are proud to announce the upcoming 32nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Tri-Town (Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester) senior citizens.
This year’s event has been scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 23, at noon, in the ORRJHS cafeteria (doors will open at 11:15 a.m.), at 133 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.
“We gather each year to celebrate our senior citizens,” said Principal Coellner. “Our three towns — Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester — owe so much to our eldest residents. It is so important to bring them together with our students. Like so many of those attending, this gathering gets better every year.”
The meal has been sponsored by members of the ORRJHS community. Community members donate pies, turkeys, gift cards and door prizes.
“This yearly Thanksgiving banquet really shows off the best our three towns have to offer,” said Director Cioffi. “Our students always turn out to give their time and effort. So many community members step up and offer so much generosity. And our dinner guests never leave without teaching us all a little something about what makes our towns so special.”
There are 300 tickets available, 100 per town, and will be distributed through each town’s Council on Aging. Shut-in meals will also be available.
Last year, more than 230 senior citizens attended the Tri-Town banquet. The event was staffed by 75 students and a hard-working team of staff and parent volunteers.
“The Thanksgiving Banquet is a longstanding tradition that we all look forward to each and every year,” said Superintendent Nelson. “It’s important that we do our part to give back to Tri-Town residents, and this event is one of the many ways our students and staff show their appreciation for the community’s support.”
How to Attend and How to Help
Reach out to the Marion, Mattapoisett or Rochester Council on Aging with the names and address of the intended recipient.
Any individual or local business interested in making cash contributions or donating door prizes should call the ORRJHS at 508-758-4928 and speak with Christina Cioffi, Director of Guidance.
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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students and staff members — including cafeteria and custodial staff — volunteer to support each year’s annual ORRJHS Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Senior Citizens. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
Last year, more than 230 senior citizens attended the Tri-Town banquet. The event was staffed by 75 students and a hard-working team of staff and parent volunteers. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
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