2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow

“Esther’s Eatery” was still one of the busiest spots in the Senior Center. We consistently had a daily average of
over 90 for lunch. We continued to try new foods and menu items. We tried hard to incorporate more fresh
vegetables and whole grains thanks to the generous donations from folks in town with gardens. We became very
innovative with purchasing and utilized grants and the Food Bank to keep our pantry stocked. The holidays
continued to be a huge hit and there was always a waiting list for holidays! It never ceases to amaze us at the new
faces we see and the new friends we make daily at lunch. Where else can you have a delicious meal and
entertainment for $2.00 We hope that many more Ludlow seniors will come on down and give us a try! GIVE US
A TRY AND WE ARE SURE YOU WILL BE BACK!
VOLUNTEERS…..we couldn’t survive without you! Our Senior Center would not be the beautiful, active and
vibrant place that it is without amazing volunteers and dedicated staff! Thank you to all who make a difference each
and every day at the Ludlow Senior Center! Our volunteers continued to outdo themselves this past year. More and
more people helped out and sometimes we forgot to say THANK YOU! Our volunteers are precious and sometimes
we don’t think they know how important they are…especially when they walk through the door with a hug and a
smile! Thank you from the bottoms of our heart for all that you did and do!!
Total Volunteer Hours: 16,432+
Total Volunteers: 126+
“Two steps forward, one step back”……we continually try to remain upbeat and to provide service with a smile but
some days are more difficult than others. I have said it before many do not see the loss that we deal with on a daily
basis. This past year we really felt the loss of staff from the previous year. We have come to expect loss with the
population we work with but we didn’t except to feel the loss of ourselves. There has been one less person to help
out and everyone else had to pitch in to make things run smoothly…some days that was easier said than done. But
we continued to persevere and did the best we could! The wonderful part of our jobs is how many new faces we see
each week and the new friends that we make. Hugs are usually in abundance and someone always remembers your
birthday or what is happening in your life. Someone always has a smile to share. Once again….two steps
forward…new faces, new friends, smiles; one step back…not knowing when you really need that hug. We hope the
year ahead brings us all great health and happiness and most of all, continues to make the Ludlow Senior Center the
AMAZING place that it is. It is our home away from home…for seniors, volunteers, board members and especially
staff. Thank you!
All Agency calls: 15,000+
Data Entries: 60,000+
Total Pure Unduplicated Served: 3611+
Respectfully Submitted,
Jocelyn Ahern, Director
Ludlow Senior Center
Council on Aging Members:
Frederick Lafayette, Chairman
Philip Tierney, Vice Chairman
Nancy Pauze, Treasurer
Lucille Carneiro, Secretary
Francis Bissaillon,
Diane Goncalves
Albert LeMay
Richard Belisle
Eileen Frink
Walter Sheaff
Helen Grabowski
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