On March 10, 2022, MAC, Inc. Area Agency on Aging hosted the SACC March Business After Hours, drawing a record crowd to their beautiful Salisbury facility.
Executive Director Pattie Tingle and the MAC, Inc. staff provided an in-depth look at the facility and programs which help Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
MAC, Inc. is one of the five oldest Area Agencies on Aging in the United States. Founded in 1972 as a pilot project, and was formally established by the Older Americans Act in 1973. Core services offered under the Older Americans Act include Elder Rights, Caregivers, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, and Supportive Services.
MAC, Inc. offers an abundance of services to help more active seniors live their lives to the fullest, such as helping retirees find meaningful volunteer opportunities through the RSVP program; helping seniors to improve their physical fitness and to take charge of their health through various wellness programs and classes; and a network of senior centers, where participants can enjoy recreational activities, fitness and educational programs, and the company of other seniors.
A crowd of over 80 SACC members, local and regional leaders attended the networking event, which included an interactive map of the center (with special prizes for those who completed the map questions!) a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and two wonderful door prizes.
Attendees also enjoyed a delicious spread of oysters, shrimp and charcuterie boards, prepared by Chef Al Chandler. Chandler also prepares the food served for the Meals on Wheels program, which provides a nutritious meal, a safety check, and a human connection to break isolation for frail, home-bound seniors, who are not able to get food and prepare their own meals due to illness or disability.
For more information about Mac, Inc. Area Agency on Aging, visit macinc.org.
The SACC April Business After Hours will be presented by the Delmarva Shorebirds at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM, followed by a game at 7:05 PM. Registration is free to members, $10 for non-members. Visit salisburyarea.com for more details or to register.
