Silver Gold Celebrates Christmas

Crystal McCance and Kristina LaQuire helped serve Seniors warm cherry pie for a delicious dessert.

SSCS Kindergarten and Second Grade Students got into the holiday spirit presenting “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” during the Silver & Gold Luncheon on 12/8.

Senior luncheon participants enjoyed the enthusiasm of SSCS students’ singing and play dialogue.

SHARON SPRINGS — The Spa Ritz, Schoharie County Office for the Aging’s Congregate Meal Site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse, hosted thirty-two Silver & Gold Senior Club members for turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, diced carrots and broccoli-cauliflower-onion salad on December 8th for their monthly noon luncheon. OFA staff Crystal McCance and Kristina LaQuire embodied their elf personalities to help serve the festive meal.

“Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.”

After lunch, Kindergarten and Second Grade Students from Sharon Springs Central School presented “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” with spirited holiday songs for the senior audience. Students will share the Christmas play in full costume and with full props as the school’s morning program on December 20.

To conclude the holiday gathering, seniors participated in a Christmas grab bag gift exchange as Silver & Gold Senior Club President Anne Lennebacker read “The Night Before Christmas”.

Another lovely example of the wonderful resources at work in our community. Big thanks and Happy Holidays to everyone that participates and contributes to the OFA.

Area seniors interested in more information about the club should contact Anne Lennebacker, president, at 607-547-9055. Those interested in attending the December 8th Luncheon Meeting must call the Spa Ritz meal site by Wednesday, December 6th at (518) 284-2883 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Don't forget! Local residents are invited to enjoy socialization and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Senior Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. All orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at 518-295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. A suggested donation of $4 is accepted from those 60 years old and older. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $5.