New England Yearly Meeting

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Committee on Aging

  • Welcome

    The Committee on Aging is concerned with the needs of aging people and their caregivers and the ways New England Yearly Meeting, quarterly meetings, and individual monthly meetings can address those needs. It aims to increase awareness of the aging process, including its challenges and opportunities. Its role includes assisting Friends and the wider community to recognize, cherish and learn from the knowledge, wisdom and experiences of our more aged Friends.

  • Aging News

    2016 Annual Report

    Oct 7, 2016 • Martha Penzer, clerk
    As the Committee on Aging (COA), our efforts focus on helping Friends to address the many...

    2014 Annual Report

    Dec 22, 2015 • Eleanor Cappa, co-clerk
    The Committee on Aging offered an introduction to the Aging Resources Consultation and Help(ARCH)...

    2015 Annual Report

    Dec 22, 2015 • Martha Penzer, clerk
    Since our last report, the committee has successfully begun a Respite Oasis at Sessions in Vermont...

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  • Purpose & Procedures

    Purposes
    Committee Purpose: 

    The Committee on Aging is concerned with the needs of aging people and their caregivers and the ways New England Yearly Meeting, quarterly meetings, and individual monthly meetings can address those needs.  It aims to increase awareness of the aging process, including its challenges and opportunities.  Its role includes assisting Friends and the wider community to recognize, cherish and learn from the knowledge, wisdom and experiences of our more aged Friends.

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