Meals on Wheels Welcomes new Director (edit/delete)
Some time last year, I became a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. I love it, and if you have ever had the urge to make a small difference in the life of a home bound person, this is a small time commitment, big rewards kind of thing to do. The first person I met was the woman who's phone number was in the local paper looking for volunteers. Evelyn Ward. Evelyn is an 82 year old dynamo. She is Co-Chairperson of the Goshen Town chapter of Meals on Wheels of Chester County. Evelyn is truly one of the most interesting and fun people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. One of the stories Evelyn told me about herself was that at the age of 65, she decided to take flying lessons! When she went over to the local airport, she met a man who later become her husband and the love of her life! What a great story and one that appeals to my romantic nature! Evelyn's husband has since passed away, but her spirit and wonderful attitude has not dimmed. If nothing else came after my calling her to volunteer, I consider meeting Evelyn one of the highlights of my life. She's a real gem.
The second person I met on my voyage to become a volunteer was the other half of the Co-Chairperson team, Jeani Purcell. Jeani is as nice as she is prety and it's been truly a pleasure getting to know her. Jeani's children are getting to be old enough, so Jeani told me she recently went back to work. She actually told me she took a job at the Meals on Wheels office, and every time I called over there, Jeani answered the phone. She made it sound so low key, I figured she was helping out over there, part time answering the telephones, etc. So, imagine my surprise when I received an invitation to come to an open house to welcome the new Director of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Inc..... Jeani Purcell! Talk about modest and unassuming!
Pictured here from the left: Joanne Yarnall and Jeani Purcell. Joanne coincidentally also sits on the board of the Chester County Women's Commission with me.
I popped into the open house to say congratulations to Jeani. There were many other volunteers there and I had a nice time meeting and talking with them.
Jeani recently asked me to help Co-Chair the Goshen Town Chapter. I am very proud and pleased to say I accepted and Jeani and I are going on our first interview to meet a new recipient on Thursday! I am looking forward to helping Jeani and Evelyn in what I consider to be one of the nicest volunteer opportunities available.
Meals on Wheels of Chester County is located at 510 South Adams Street, West Chester, PA If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach the meals on wheels office at 610-430-8500.
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