The Shepherd’s Center, an interfaith volunteer corporation, held its annual Buttercup Tea on May 24, 2006, at the Church of the Ascension on Rock Street. Seminarian Denise Soares offered a reflection using the 23rd Psalm, the inspiration for the name "Shepherd's Center." The purpose of the Center is to to improve the image of aging and empower mid-life and older adults to use their talents, skills and wisdom for the good of their peers, the community and themselves. Volunteers from the Shepherd's Center provide friendly visiting to seniors as well as accompanied trips to doctors offices, shopping and other trips. A volunteer group provides instruction one day a week at Borden East in making prayer shawls for Hospice patients. Other groups include Healthy Bones, an exercise group, a low vision group, a fellowship group and Lifetime Learning presentations during both fall and spring semesters. For more information about the group, e-mail Kathy Brennan or call the Shepherd's Center office at 508-678-7575.
 

(Top row, right) Executive Director Kathleen Brennan greets Shepherd's Center members as they arrive for the annual tea. (Middle row, left) Rev. Donald Mier of First Baptist Church (right) joins members prior to the program. (Middle row, right) Rev. Jim Blair of the Union United Church and Rev. Ed Soares chat with Doris Thornton. (Bottom row) Denise Soares presents a reflection on the 23rd Psalm to the group.