The Stephentown Senior Citizen Club will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with an Open House on Saturday, September 27, at the Fire Hall in Stephentown from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome!
The Club, founded in 1968, has continuously served the community and senior citizens by providing Fellowship, Recreation, Education and Community Service activities.
Fellowship – The group meets twice a month. An annual picnic, Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas Party give members a chance to socialize and enjoy the seasons, as do the occasional covered dish dinner, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day dinners and the annual Halloween party.
Recreation – Well planned day trips and at least one overnight trip during the year gives members and guests an opportunity to have a much needed day away from home and an affordable mini-vacation. This is an area where the community gives back to the seniors for their years of service with much needed and appreciated money for bus trips.
Education – A top priority of the Club is to inform and refer its members and guests to appropriate vendors and agencies to meet their needs. Invited guest speakers have given presentations on Alzheimer’s disease, exercises designed for seniors, hearing aid devices, prevention of falls, veterans benefits, the Stephentown Library and its activities and the Town Supervisor on the goals of his office. The Club refers members to the County agencies that provide HEAP, home improvements, meals on wheels and other concerns of the aging.
Community Service Activities – The Club supports the Food Pantry with food and donations of money, visits to nursing homes and hand knitted and crocheted hats and mittens for children in need. The Club makes available for loan to the community: walkers, canes, commodes, shower seats, wheelchairs and toilet seat extenders. The Club also participates in the Veterans Day Parade with a float with many of its seniors riding on the float or carrying flags.
We are proud to be continuing the dreams of those dedicated people who 40 years ago recognized the value of the seniors in the community and who organized the Stephentown Senior Citizen Club.