Senior Living | Meals on Wheels volunteers receive honors for service

Submitted on March 23, 2010
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Sister Rose Mary Dowling, center, who in 1973 helped found Bellevue Meals on Wheels, greeted Alice Provaznik and Rose Renz, longtime volunteers, at an event honoring the program’s volunteers. Bellevue Meals on Wheels program, which was sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, will be ending at the close of April because of the sisters’ transition from the convent.
Sister Rose Mary Dowling, center, who in 1973 helped found Bellevue Meals on Wheels, greeted Alice Provaznik and Rose Renz, longtime volunteers, at an event honoring the program’s volunteers. Bellevue Meals on Wheels program, which was sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, will be ending at the close of April because of the sisters’ transition from the convent.

Franciscan Sisters of Mary helped with the program for the elderly for 37 years

The tables were turned earlier this month for 35 volunteers from Bellevue Meals on Wheels who have faithfully delivered hot lunches to area seniors almost daily as part of the program.

On March 11, the volunteers enjoyed a hot lunch -- and the thanks of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary for their 37 years of ministry.

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