Laura Dillingham-Mailman, Director
Laura has been the C.O.A. Senior Center Director since February, 1993. During her tenure the services and programs increased to meet the growing needs of the senior population. A meals program was established in 1995 and today the Senior Center enjoys home-style cooked meals with Bob Marshall, Cook. Transportation services have increased with the addition of vans, and the staff works as a team to provide services, activities, special programs and services.
When not at the Senior Center, Laura can be found in her garden, traveling, singing in the choir, reading a book or cooking for a family “gathering”. She lives in Merrimac with her husband, George and various family pets. She has three grown children Kirstin, Karen and Katrina.
Joyce Gariepy, Administrative Assistant
Joyce has worked as a part-time Secretary, moving to full time Administrative Assistant since 1995. She has helped to develop the programs and data collection. She is editor of the monthly senior newsletter, The Centerpiece and is the Trip Organizer.
Joyce enjoys visiting her daughter, Karen and grandson, Hunter in the Florida Keys. Her son Dan lives in Las Vegas, and Mike lives in Mexico. Joyce enjoys traveling, shopping, and chocolate!
Sandra Blanchet, Volunteer Coordinator
Sandy began working at the Senior Center as a volunteer and became the Volunteer Coordinator when the position became available. She is responsible for finding volunteers for the NEET program (Northern Essex Elder Transport), the reception desk, helping with luncheon set-up and clean-up, activities, fairs, and more. Sandy enjoys knitting in her spare time.
Bob Marshall, Cook
Bob has worked as the cook for the Senior Center for many years, originally providing services through Harbor Schools, Inc. as the Instructor for the students learning the art of Food Services. When funding for the program was cut, the Town of Merrimac hired Bob to continue providing meals to the seniors in Merrimac, Monday through Thursday.
When not at the Senior Center Bob and his wife Karen run a catering business. Bob enjoys fishing in his spare time.
Dave Hall, Van Driver
Dave has just started working as the van driver. He works Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Dave’s passion is long distance running and you will frequently see him around Merrimac.
Dot Spinney, Kitchen Manager
Dot started out as a volunteer and soon found herself working for the Senior Center as Kitchen Manager. She works part-time Monday –Thursday and is know as “the Boss of the kitchen”.
Judy Dolfe, Senior Aide
Judy can be found doing just about anything that needs to be done: cleaning, helping set-up, finding things, keeping us smiling.
Charlotte Eileen Stepanian, BS, RN, MSN
As the Public Health Nurse, Eileen, as she is known at the Senior Center serves a dual role by also providing services to the seniors at the Senior Center. Blood Pressure Clinics are regularly held at MerriVillage on Monday (1 pm), and at the Senior Center on Tuesday (1 pm), as well as Flu Clinics.
Peg Casazza, LPN Outreach Worker
Peggy provides the Outreach Services for the seniors in Merrimac, and also is the Senior Food Pantry Coordinator. Pegggy works “part-time” Monday through Wednesday, from 9-2 and volunteers the second and fourth Friday of the month, opening the Senior Food Pantry from 10-12 with Nancy Bachelder (Board Member).
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