The Meals on Wheels Association of America, which has been in existence since the 1950s, currently provides over one million meals to seniors each day. The largest national organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs, Meals on Wheels reaches individuals in all 50 U.S. states, serving meals at congregate locations and delivering meals directly to seniors’ homes. Unfortunately, the high price of gas in recent months has made it difficult and costly for volunteers to continue delivering meals to homebound and hungry seniors. On Monday, June 13th, Spectrum Generations-Muskie Center set out to support Maine seniors by holding its 9th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament at the beautiful Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. The tournament attracted nearly 70 golfers who formed teams of 4, and awards were presented for best overall performance, longest drive, and closest drive to the pin. Also attending the event were several Maine celebrities: Former New York Yankee, Larry Gowell, Formal Football Pro, John Huard, Former Hockey Pro, Danny Bolduc, Maine Governor, Paul LePage, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Seth Westcott. Danny Bolduc manned the 12th hole with me, measuring the closest drive to the pin. The closest drive of the afternoon landed the ball 5’6” from the pin and was made by a woman (Woohoo!). I have a feeling that my longest drive would have landed about 5’6” away from the tee…The tournament was a huge success, drawing its largest crowd ever, and all of the golfers, “celebrities” and volunteers, including myself, had a fantastic time!
Yesterday, I visited the 5210 Let’s Go! Office in Portland, where Deb Landry and I met with Program Managers about the collaboration between the Maine Academic Scholarship Program and Let’s Go! Having already done several appearances and interviews on behalf of the 5210 program, I was extremely excited to participate in a discussion about the details of this collaboration! In addition to continuing my Let’s Go! school tour, I will also be planning story walks, and healthy activities and programs with other girls and boys who are involved in the Maine Academic Program. This collaboration is a fantastic way for us to educate young people about the role that a healthy, active lifestyle plays in academic, extracurricular and career success!
Now, I have something VERY important to address----My sister queen’s 18th birthday!! Happy birthday to Carina Romero, Miss High School America 2010!
It’s been a busy couple of days, and things certainly won’t be slowing down this weekend as I will be attending the 75th Anniversary Miss Maine Scholarship Pageant and Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen Pageant. My younger sister is vying for the title of Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen 2011 and I wish her the best of luck! Also competing are Miss Maine High School 2010, Samantha Clark and Miss Teen Maine Academic, Taylor Santos! Good luck to all of the Miss and OT contestants and congratulations to the reigning queens, Arikka Knights and Marybeth Noonan, on a fabulous year.
Until next time!
Shannon Folsom
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