Merrymakers

Mission Statement

rMerrymakers improves the quality of life for seniors by encouraging active participation, increasing social interaction, and sparking memories through professional musical entertainment.r

Wish List

Monetary donations of any size

Volunteers to serve on event planning committees

Upcoming Events

rToast to Stephanie and Jack KoraleskirNov. 1, 2018

rOmaha Gives!rMay 22, 2019

rGIVE65.orgrJuly 9-11, 2019rr

Background

rThe Merrymakers Association consists of 20 professional musicians who serve more than 50,000 seniors each year, traveling to 142 nursing homes, hospice houses, veteran homes and other senior communities each month.

Merrymakers: r

play music geared to the seniors’ age group, sparking fond memories

create a comfortable environment where expression is encouraged

provide an opportunity for socialization

offer a genuine personal connection

rExecutive Director Sandy Lemke is supported by an enthusiastic and dedicated board of directors, along with Friends Group president Joy Moore.r

Brag Lines

rMerrymakers consistently achieves a high level of success with its programs. Its results are quantified through annual surveys of partner facility activity directors. These surveys show that Merrymakers music:r

improves quality of life,

decreases feelings of anxiety and/or depression,

decreases feelings of loneliness and/or isolation,

gives an overall increase of enjoyment and happiness,

gives a chance to express feelings, and

gives an opportunity for social engagement.

Pay it Forward

rIndividuals can serve on event planning committees throughout the year or make monetary donations of any size. A contribution to Merrymakers is a meaningful way to support culture and socialization for senior citizens. Merrymakers has a waiting list of facilities who would like to receive our services. Merrymakers can’t achieve its mission without the support of donors and volunteers. Please contact them to find out more information about ways to help!r