Friends of Metro Boston Thanksgiving Dinner
November 23rd, 2009
NEWS RELEASE
Vinfen Corporation
Communications & Public Affairs Dept.
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Cambridge, MA 02141
617-441-1800
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November 23, 2009
FRIENDS OF METRO BOSTON AND SENATOR JACK HART SPONSOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
Hundreds of consumers, staff and volunteers were treated to a Thanksgiving meal at an event at Florian Hall in Dorchester. The event was sponsored by Senator Jack Hart and Friends of Metro Boston. Dozens of volunteers served consumers a traditional Thanksgiving feast.
DMH Commissioner Barbara Leadholm welcomed guests and thanked Senator Hart for his tireless work on behalf of individuals with mental illness. DMH Assistant Commissioner Laurie Burgess, DMH Boston Metro Area Director Cliff Robinson and Revere City Councilor John Powers also attended the event.
During dinner Senator Jack Hart and others treated to the audience to a medley of songs including Irish folk songs such as The Wild Colonial Boy.
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