Friends of Elder Citizens, Inc. Welcomes You!
Palacios Senior Center 361-972-2715
Edna Senior Center 361-782-5511
Transit 979-245-6800 or 361-782-5543
FOEC
Who are Friends of Elder Citizens, Inc.?
Friends of Elder Citizens,Inc, (FOEC) is a 501 ( c ) 3 private organization formed in 1979 and incorporated in 1981, administered by a Board of Directors elected by the open membership. Public Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month rotating between the two senior centers, at 705 Commerce in Palacios,Texas and at the 501 North Wells in Edna, Texas. Meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Funding to support FOEC operations comes from private donations, foundations, Agency on Aging, Title XX and XIX, Department of Transportation and contracts through Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission. For information on making deductible donation contact foec1@tisd.net.
FOEC offers choices for independence
We offer Group and Individual Activities( both recreational and educational) including health and safety education. The Senior Centers in Palacios and Edna offer a hot nutritious lunch to individuals 60 years and older and people with disabilities. FOEC operates programs to meet the needs of senior citizens in Matagorda and Jackson Counties for Nutrition, Transportation, and Socialization. Transportation is offered to the general public through R Transit.
Bingo or Mexican Bingo
Site Manager John Guerra, not pictured is his Activity Director, Linda Guerra. Bingo is a main attraction, and we provide items for prizes that our seniors might have need of to increase the excitement. Donations are welcome. Our Clients Love It!
ADMINISTRATION
Julia F. Gonzales, Executive Director
Marianne Cornelius, Finance Officer
Keeping records in order, Marrianne joined FOEC in 2006.
Nutrition Department 705 Commerce Palacios Texas 77465
Board of Directors
Paul Smith, Interim President
Jesse Rodriguez, Vice President
Cheryl Dodd, Secretary-Treasurer
Tria Svatek
Jerry Purvis
Lillian Solis-Smith
Markus Sandy
Linda Slaton
Michael Garcia
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