Barre Elks Lodge recently presented representatives from Random Rescue and Twin Valley Senior Center with monetary donations to further their missions. Funds were were made possible from an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant.
Sam and Gregg Punchar and 11 year old Darby, from Random Rescue, shared with members the services they provide, the costs associated with vetting, training and readying an animal for adoption. Random Rescue has dogs, cats and rabbits available for adoption. Their website is randomrescue.org or they can be found on facebook.
Twin Valley Senior Center was represented by Rita Copeland, Executive Director, Cort Richardson, Betty Brown and Ron Walesch. Cort Richardson teaches bone building classes at the center three times a week. Betty Brown readies the centers dining room and is the center’s “candy lady” handing out candy to seniors. Ron Walesch is a Meals on Wheels driver for the center. The center prepares all of their meals and provides approximately 1000 meals on-site and through their Meals on Wheels program. They also provide exercise classes, health clinics, day trips and educational opportunities. The center has a website twinvalleyseniors.org or can be found on facebook.
Sam & Gregg Punchar from Random Rescue, Exalted Ruler Maureen Lawson and Darby, a successful adoption.
From L to R: Ron Walesch, Betty Brown, Rita Copeland, Maureen Lawson and Cort Richardson