February 2024 Luncheon: Janet Ancrum, CEO, Council on Aging

Janice Ancrum, Council on Aging CEO,
To be speaker at Feb. 15 luncheon   

Janice Ancrum

          Janice Ancrum, president and CEO of the Nassau County Council on Aging, which is celebrating its 50^th anniversary, will discuss the NCCOA’s programs at the Men’s Newcomers Club luncheon Thursday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road.

          Ancrum began working at the Council when she was 16 to help an ailing mother; after working in Jacksonville on community programs she became the Council’s executive director in 2012.

          A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in economics, Ancrum led the Council to financial growth.  She was instrumental in development of the Council’s current extensive facility in Fernandina Beach which has been named the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center.

          The Council is marking it’s 50^th anniversary on the day of this Men’s Newcomers Club meeting. Founded by local citizens, NCCOA’s mission is to maintain and enrich the lives of older citizens throughout Nassau County. NCCOA’s programs enable those age 60 and older to live independently at home while also providing opportunities for socialization, and activities geared toward the needs of seniors. It is a resource for education, information, referral, counseling and general assistance.

          There will be a social half-hour beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by a buffet lunch at noon. 

          Our luncheons are open to members who may also register one male guest, and to non-member males who are considering joining the club.

          The Club expects all attendees to be fully vaccinated from COVID 19. 

          To register for the meeting, click on the register box nearby. The Club has a capacity of 100 for lunch. Once registrations have reached that limit, a waiting list will be maintained. Cost to attend the luncheon is $22 which can be paid by credit card when registering (click “Pay online”), or by clicking “Invoice me” and sending a check to MNC PO Box 16291, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 making sure it arrives by Feb. 10. Given the 100-person limit for in-person attendance, members’ registrations not paid by then will be cancelled to make room for waitlisted members.