LAKEVILLE — Representatives from the Lakeville and Middleboro councils on aging were among those who attended an April 15 gathering at the Lakeville Senior Center to discuss ways to raise money for senior centers, among other topics.

Thirty-seven people representing 14 towns shared innovative ideas and plans to foster community engagement and support for senior centers, according to representatives of the Lakeville Council on Aging. 

Other communities represented included Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Mansfield, Marshfield, Plymouth, Rockland, Wareham, and West Bridgewater. 

The attendees were described as a spirited mix of seasoned professionals and enthusiastic newcomers who were eager to contribute their insights and collaborate on successes and challenges faced by each team.  

For a first attempt at this gathering, the event was considered quite a success, Lakeville Council on Aging reported.