Date: Fri 05-Apr-1996

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDREA

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Nunnawauk-Meadows-volunteers

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WITH PHOTO: Nunnawauk Meadows Volunteers Are Honored At A Breakfast

B Y A NDREA Z IMMERMANN

Slinging hash is not in the job description of Frank DeLucia, administrator at

Nunnawauk Meadows. But last Monday, he donned a Red Sox apron and dished out

kudos as well as a delicious breakfast for all the resident volunteers who

help with the daily lunch program offered at the community house.

"You make the meal program fantastic, and we really appreciate that," said Mr

DeLucia, who has been in his position 12 years. Assisted by his wife, Miriam,

and administration employee Mary Pierce, Mr DeLucia presented a meal of ham,

scrambled eggs, creamy au gratin potatoes, fresh fruit salad, assorted

pastries and muffins, coffee, tea, and juice to 20 volunteers. "We thought it

would be a nice gesture," he added.

The idea went over big, ending in a round of applause for Mr DeLucia and the

suggestion that he do this "every week."

"I think Frank out did himself. This is out of this world," said Ruth Burke.

She and her husband, Ben, have been active volunteers at Nunnawauk Meadows

since they moved there 15 months ago. The couple now delivers lunches to

homebound residents and takes a few extra minutes to visit with each person.

"The program couldn't run without volunteers," said food site

manager/activities coordinator Joan Bowers. "There are four regular people -

two that come five to seven days a week. But there are a total of 20 who help

out, including [one volunteer] who does the flyer for me."

Mrs Bowers said she was glad the volunteers were recognized by the

administrator. "They need his approval and need to know he thinks enough of

them and the program," she said. "He's a good sport to do it."