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• Massachusetts Conference for Women (Young
Women’s Program) – Tri-Town Council, for the
fourth year, secured sponsorship for Masconomet HS
youth and adult chaperons to attend this annual event
in December which focuses on leadership, self-esteem
and empowerment.

• TTC Youth Service Learning Retreats – bringing youth to Cherryfield, Maine to
work with Maine Seacoast Mission on housing repair projects for families in need
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for our 3 visit. This week-long service-
learning retreat occurred in late June with 9
high school youth and 4 adult chaperones
participating. In addition, we brought a
small team of youth and adults to
Wolfeboro, NH to build a much needed
bike rack for a local youth serving agency
over a weekend in early November.

• Topsfield Holiday Walk – TTC welcomed the community into its offices during
this fun, family, seasonal event held in early December. During this year’s event
children were invited to write a letter to Santa while adult members adorned the
TTC tree with an ornament on which they shared what they were grateful for this
year.

• PhotoVoice – TTC launched this powerful program for
Tri-Town MS/HS Youth in 2013 which encompasses both
a photographic and written component on a chosen topic.
Volunteer assistance is provided by community members.
The 2015 topic was “Pondering Diversity and Creativity
Through the Eyes of Youth.” Projects were unveiled at
TTC’s Annual Meeting and at the Masco Middle School and
have been diplayed at area locations throughout the year
including town libraries.

• Open Gym for Middle & High School Youth – run by Tri-Town Council for
Middle and High School youth on select Saturday evenings during the winter
months from November through March.
Open Gym is a free, supervised drop-in
program for Masco teens. Activities include
ping pong, basketball, floor hockey,
volleyball, Frisbee, hula hoops, and more.

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