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Friends of Northborough Senior Center reports 762 members, $1,100 designated laptop donation
Summary
Friends presenters reported 762 members (347 non‑residents), gross receipts of $18,893 and $10,681 in support to the senior center this year; the group received a designated $1,100 donation for a laptop and previewed upcoming fundraisers.
Nick, representing the Friends of the Senior Center, told the council on May 12 that the organization now counts 762 members and that 347 of those are non‑residents. "We have a total of 762 members of the Friends now, and 347 of those are non‑residents, which is a huge number," Nick said.
Nick reported the Friends’ gross receipts for the annual appeal were $18,893 and that the organization had provided $10,681 in support to the senior center so far this calendar year. He also said the Friends received a designated $1,100 donation earmarked for the purchase of a new laptop for the senior center; those funds have been delivered to staff.
The Friends previewed upcoming fundraising events including a car wash in August, a seller event in October, and the annual country fair/"Grandma's Attic." Final totals from a recent spaghetti‑sauce fundraiser were not yet available but board members expect the item to net more than $1,000.
The presenters thanked volunteers and noted that Friends membership includes a large proportion of non‑residents; the group also approved a $5 increase to annual dues effective May 1.
