On May 8, 2010, Volunteers of America Massachusetts celebrated its 15th Annual “I Remember Mama” luncheon with nearly 300 senior mothers.  "I Remember Mama" is an annual Mother's Day celebration that acknowledges the multiple ways women nurture their families, their communities, and the world-at-large. 

This year's "I Remember Mama" provided a day of happiness to women, who for a variety of reasons, would have otherwise been alone or forgotten on Mother's Day.  This event has been hosted by WCVB-TV Channel 5 News Anchor, Susan Wornick and her mother Myrna Billian for 15 years.

Joining us again to share their appreciation and admiration for our seniors contributions to the city of Bsoton were the Honorable Mayor Thomas Menino and his wife Angela Menino.   

Also in attendance, serving as our guest speaker from Boston Private Bank and Trust Co., a pacesetting sponsor of the "I Remember Mama" Luncheon, was Senior Vice President and Director of Community Investment Esther Schlorholtz, whose heartwarming sentiments on motherhood were well appreciated by all in attendance.

Special thanks to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for transporting our mothers to and from the event safely and graciously and Dancing Deer Bakery for providing a sweet treat for our moms to take home. 

The "I Remember Mama" Luncheon genuinely lifted the spirits of each mother in attendance and provided an unforgettable afternoon of fine dining, gifts, entertainment and companionship. The ladies who attended, truly enjoyed this day of special recognition, and most importantly, the knowledge that they are appreciated by their community.

Volunteers of America Massachusetts values the opportunity to provide these women with a delightful event year after year, yet none of this could be possible without the generous and continual support of our donors and volunteers and for that we say...Thank You!

“Thank you and the volunteers for inviting Mary and I to the “I Remember Mama” luncheon at the Airport Hilton. Our table was perfect. The wait staff, singers, orchestra and all were just wonderful. The buses here and back were so organized. To all who helped, it was a perfect time.”

~Love Ella and Mary, Jamaica Plain, MA

For more information about corporate sponsorships, please contact:

George Mathieson, Director of Development, 617-390-0228 or GMathieson@voamass.org

For more information about in-kind sponsorships and volunteering, contact:

Nia Grace, Development and Volunteer Coordinator, 617-390-0230 or NGrace@voamass.org