Dementia Info at Spa Ritz Luncheon

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver & Gold Senior Club will hold its next luncheon meeting on Friday, May 9th at the Office for the Aging’s “Spa Ritz” meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd.

The Silver & Gold Senior Club positively contributes to the lives of so many! Members of this social club come from surrounding areas including Sharon, Cherry Valley, Cobleskill, Ames, and beyond. With Seniors of all ages, this group is always open to new members! This is a great place to make new friends and catch up with the community! The after-lunch activities change monthly and are always something to mark the calendar for!

For the May Luncheon, expect a delicious and nutritious meal of meatballs with sauce over pasta, bread, Italian vegetable blend, spiced apple sauce, fruit, dessert and 1% milk will be served at noon. The senior club’s monthly business meeting will be conducted after lunch. The May gathering will conclude with a presentation about dementia by Ann Thayer from the New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Learning about dementia signs as a senior can be empowering, as it promotes early awareness, timely intervention, and the ability to make informed decisions for a healthier future.

Individuals interested in attending the May 9th Silver & Gold Luncheon must register by calling the Spa Ritz meal site at (518) 284-2883 from 10 AM - 2 PM on Friday May 2nd, Monday May 5th, or Wednesday May 7th. Area seniors interested in more information about the club should contact Anne Lennebacker, president, at (607) 547-9055.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse (137 Beechwood Road) M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2:00 PM. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.