MOCO - Motivational Services

10/17/2025

It was a fun filled Thursday afternoon for the annual MOCO MASH & Trunk or Treat! Thanks to all the program staff and residents who participated. This year Sunrise Program took top trunk award for the most creative van design theme, called JURASSIC TRUNK! Well done Sunrise! Team 57 took second place with a unique Inside Out inspired MOCO CORE MEMORIES theme, that also featured an appearance by Bing-B**g with the wagon. Fortunately in this version Bing B**g had a happier ending.🙂

10/10/2025

David and Shawn are proud to introduce “MOCY”, the latest addition to the MOCO fleet! Equipped with all AWD, and ready to meet any program need. Long may you run!

10/10/2025

Join the Age-Positive Movement! We can imagine a Maine without Ageism – a Maine where aging is embraced as a process to be celebrated and where all older people are valued and intentionally included in every aspect of our society. We believe we can build an Age-Positive (Age+) culture in Maine with healthier people and communities, and a stronger economy by intentionally addressing age-bias in all its forms. Won't you join the MCOA? https://bit.ly/4nTiY9S

10/09/2025

“So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing”. On Friday October 3rd, MOCO residents tapped and sang to the beat of such classic favorites as Sweet Caroline and Take me Home (Country Roads) while enjoying a pancake brunch. Seeing the look of joy on so many faces was priceless. Thanks for making it all happen Abraham, Adrien, Heidi, Kelly, Allen, Makayla, Suzanne, Karen, and David.

10/01/2025

MOCO has been honored as the 2025 Business Excellence Award recipient at the Maine Council on Aging Summit in Bangor of September 19th.

We cannot feel more humbled and more motivated by this recognition. The following is a copy of a press release issued by the Maine Council of Aging:

Motivational Services, Inc. (MOCO) in Augusta is being honored with the 2025 Business Excellence Award for their intentional, strategic, and sustained efforts to create a workplace that embraces the power of older workers, promotes age-inclusivity, and serves as a model of business excellence. Under the visionary leadership of John Zarrilli, and with support of his dedicated team, MOCO proactively partnered with the MCOA to provide training to leaders across all job categories, engaged in action planning, and then created the Change AGEncy Workforce Team, which is taking bold action to reshape the organization’s culture and infrastructure, including adapting physical spaces for accessibility and embedding age-positive values in staff training and daily operations. They took the next step and became a Certified Age Friendly Employer. MOCO has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation and inclusion and is fostering a thriving multigenerational workforce and responsive community for residents.

Pictured from left to right are award sponsors Theresa Goodman, Executive Director -United Healthcare & Carol Weir, Chief Clinical Officer - Andwell Health Partners. Next is Jess Maurer, Executive Director - MCOA, John Zarrilli, Executive Director - MOCO, Tracy Greaney, Nursing Director - MOCO, and Kelly McCarthy, Clinical Director - MOCO.

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09/11/2025

Kristiana Hoch and Joan O’Brian, come on down!!! Kristina and Joan were each showcase winners in the 2025 MOCO Employee Appreciation Day “Price is Right event! There were many other raffle and door prize winners. MOCO thanks it’s vendors who donated so generously, and all agency staff who participated in making the overall day such a huge success!

08/27/2025

Today MOCO and the Western Ave team took time out to celebrate our friend and colleague, Elaine Doucette. It is bittersweet that she has made the decision to retire. Elaine began working at Sunrise when it was located on AMHI grounds back in 1993. Since that time, she has worked at multiple programs and been a true inspiration to residents and staff throughout her 32-year journey at MOCO. Her smile is always genuine and reassuring. We wish you all the best Elaine and will forever treasure you as a member of the MOCO family.

08/03/2025

A few more pictures from MOCOs Funtown Splashtown USA adventure!

08/02/2025

MoCo had a great day in Funtown Splashtown town, USA!!

08/01/2025

It’s been said that there is a little kid inside of every adult. That was absolutely the case on July 30th when MOCO ventured off on its first ever agency trip to Funtown Splashtown USA in S**o. With the various rides, slides, and pools, there seemed to be something there for everyone, and memories were created on that day that will surely last a lifetime!

07/29/2025

MOCO staff and visitors at 71 Hospital Street can be expect to be greeted by the welcoming face of Matt Bray, for the next several days. Matt, who normally works in agency maintenance, has graciously taken on the role of interim office manager while Candy enjoys a well-deserved vacation. Thanks for stepping up on behalf of MOCO Matt, we know you will absolutely “nail” this role! 👏

07/24/2025

MOCO congratulates Kathleen Mamawag on her well-deserved promotion to Senior MHSS at Western Ave. Katheen has been a stellar employee and true friend to the entire team at 66 Winthrop Street, where she has worked the bulk of her time since joining MOCO in 2016. Her sendoff today was bittersweet, and her team from 66 joined her at the Purple Cow to wish her well. We wish you the best of luck on this next step in your career Kathleen!