31st Steak Dinner - SSFD Benefit

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs Fire Department is hosting the 31st Annual Steak Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, located at the Sharon Springs Firehouse on Beechwood Road in Sharon Springs.

This event typically boasts 500 tickets sold to benefit the Fire Department, and is “advance ticket sales only” so please contact one of the community SSFD members for your tickets today! There are still tickets available. Please call Chief Dave Cunningham at (518) 708-7414 for more information and ticket sales.

For this special annual event, seating starts at 4:00 PM and the menu consists of: 1 lb rib eye steak, baked potato, salad, homemade soups, and homemade desserts, beer and wine is included. This is always a great time and a wonderful way to reconnect with the community after the long winter months!

This Steak Dinner is in loving memory and dedication to the late Tony Desmond and the late Connie Vrooman, who both played their own unique and large roles in the Sharon community and beyond, particularly the SSFD.

Tony Desmond was 81 when he passed away on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at Palatine Nursing Center. As an important part of the community, even in his retirement, Desmond held many memberships including the American Legion Post 1269, the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, and the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad. He was also the Sharon Town Justice after a long and successful career in law enforcement.

Connie Vrooman was 74 when she was tragically killed in an accident while on a family picnic in Vermont. Vrooman was a member and huge supporter of the Sharon Springs Fire Department and Sharon Springs Rescue Squad with over 50 years of service and dedication. She was also the President of the Sharon Springs Ladies Auxiliary, served on the Board of The Gathering Place in Cobleskill.

These two pillars in our community will be missed, but never forgotten.

This fundraising event is always made possible with help from the Sharon Springs Fire Department, Sharon Springs Rescue Squad, Ladies Auxiliary, and so many more! Tickets are $35 per person with proceeds to benefit the “new equipment fund” of the SSFD. Reach out today to secure your tickets for this fun and memorable event!