The REAS Foundation is pleased to announce that Hometown Bank has joined our team as a member of the REAS Foundation Associate Board of Directors. Citing the “desire to be part of a comprehensive local solution to significant challenges facing our seniors”, Matt Sosik - President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of Hometown Bank – announced that Sturbridge Branch Manager Kathryn Latour would serve as Hometown’s representative.

Demonstrating Hometown’s resolve to be part of the solution, Mr. Sosik (far right in photo) presented REAS Board Chairman Scott Garieri, (2nd from left in photo) and Vice-Chairman Jim Malloy (2nd from right in photo) with a $1000.00 donation, on behalf of Hometown Bank.

“We are grateful to Hometown Bank for their willingness to participate in such a meaningful and direct manner”, said Chairman Scott Garieri, as he welcomed Kathryn (far left in photo) as a member of our team.

Vice-Chairman Jim Malloy, thanked Hometown Bank for its “commitment to our community and its willingness to become an important part of our efforts on behalf of Sturbridge seniors”.

“The addition of Hometown Bank to our team, further enhances our ability to provide much needed energy assistance to Sturbridge seniors, we welcome them as a partner”, said Thomas R. Creamer - Executive Director of the REAS Foundation.

Ms. Latour expressed her “eagerness and excitement to be a part of such a worthwhile and wonderful endeavor” and was “proud to be Hometown’s representative”.

Senior Center Open House 
              
Monday, September 8   10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Showcase of Services and Programs Available at the Sturbridge Senior Center

You are welcome to take part in all of the following demonstrations 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Service and activities tables, Sponsor Tables, 

Free Blood Pressure by Overlook VNA 

Screenings by Harrington Hospital

10 a.m.  Regular Exercise with Rebecca Allard
10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise with Rebecca Allard
11 a.m.  Functional Fitness with Eva Pittsinger
11:30 a.m. Fitness for Life with Eva Pittsinger
12 p.m.  “Controlling Cholesterol” sponsored by CVS
1 p.m.  Tai Chi with David Masera
1:30 p.m.  Yoga with Linda Davis
1:30 p.m.  Warm up exercises for the Senior Chorus with Jim Dehls

Free Lunch provided by our Sponsors:
Meadows of Leicester
Christopher Heights Assisted Living
Radius HealthCare

Donations this past week have brought the REAS Foundation to the 50% milestone of its fundraising efforts. This is remarkable, and we are grateful to each donor who has come forward to support this cause. A more detailed post will follow shortly.

Our sincere thanks.

Thomas R. Creamer - Executive Director

The REAS Foundation will be hosting the First Annual Sturbridge Follies - Produced and Directed by Kit Randall - in March of 2009, at Tantasqua High School.

On Tuesday September 23 and Thursday September 25, 2008, Mr. Randall will be holding a Casting Call at the Sturbridge Senior Center, for those of all ages, interested in sharing their talents.

All proceeds will benefit the REAS Foundation in our efforts to assist Sturbridge seniors with energy costs. This is a great opportunity to share your talents and join the fun!

The REAS Foundation is holding a T-Shirt Design Contest as part of our overall fundraising efforts. We are looking for a unique T-shirt design that will become a must have item for Sturbridge residents and visitors alike. Once selected, the design will become part of a high quality T-shirt that will become a component of the REAS Foundation efforts to assist Sturbridge seniors.

Between now and October 1, 2008 we are inviting submission designs for the front and back of our T-shirts, which can be sent to the REAS Foundation, P.O. Box 737, Fiskdale, MA 01518. You can also drop your designs off at the Sturbridge Coffee House or the Village Mobil. (Please be sure to include your contact information with all submissions).

The winning designer will be notified in early October and will be awarded a $100.00 prize, courtesy of McCurdy Group.