The Shepherd Center of Fall River, an interfaith volunteer organization, held its annual Buttercup Tea on May 25, 2011, at the United Parish Church on Wilson Road. About forty seniors enjoyed tea and finger sandwiches and the chance to enjoy each other's company for the mid-afternoon affair. The purpose of the Center is 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 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 brown bagging and Lifetime Learning presentations during both fall and spring semesters. Click here for photos of the 2009 event. For more information about the group, e-mail Kathy Brennan or call the Shepherds Center office at 508-678-7575.
 

(Top row, left) Shepherds Center Board of Trustee member Betty Sullivan gets ready to pour a cup of tea. (Top row, center) Rev. Donald Mier and Shepherds Center Board of Trustees member Bill Girrier chat at their table. (Top row, right) Sue Holland shares a laugh with Margaret Cabral and Sue Correia. (Middle row) Rev. Denise Soares chats with __________ and ___________.. (Bottom row, left) Sue Correia, Monica Curhan, Julie Cleare and ____________ line up for tea. (Bottom row, center and right) Shepherds Center director Kathy Brennan. Rev. Elizabeth Watson, and ________ help themselves to finger sandwiches and delicious desserts.