SONS OF ITALY GIVE SEASONS??? JOY TO TAUNTON-AREA ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Richard Simmons, President of The ??Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 Order of the Sons of Italy and Erika Rose of Rehoboth at a holiday party for CO-OP where close to 100 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities kicked off the holiday season.??
North Dighton ???On December 8th, The Order of Sons of Italy in America?? Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 hosted its 11th annual holiday event for consumers and staff at CO-OP, a local non-profit agency supporting individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Over 100 people enjoyed lunch, with music, dancing and the traditional reading of ???Twas the Night Before Christmas.????? In addition to a live performance by the Taunton High School Jazz Band, joining the festivities were Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye, Massachusetts Representative Patricia Haddad, and Leslie Duclos from Congressman Joe Kennedy???s office.
According to CO-OP President William Corbett, ???We are very grateful for the continuation of this wonderful tradition and the friendship we share with members of the Peter B. Gay Lodge #540. I can???t think of a better way to usher in the holiday season.???
About CO-OP
CO-OP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting local citizens with developmental and other disabilities, including brain injuries, in a variety of residential and day programs, employment supports, and clinical services. Founded in 1972 and currently serving approximately 300??individuals and family members in Southeastern Massachusetts, CO-OP???s mission focuses on individualized services and community participation. For more information, go to www.co-op.cc.??
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