Spa Ritz Luncheon & Lavender

Learn about lavender from Slate Hill Lavender Farm at this upcoming Luncheon

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver & Gold Senior Club will hold its next luncheon meeting on Friday, June 13th at the Office for the Aging’s “Spa Ritz” meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd with a special presentation to follow.

The Silver & Gold Senior Club continues to positively contribute to the lives of so many! Members of this dynamic 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 and presentations change monthly and are always something to mark the calendar for!

For this June Luncheon, expect a delicious and nutritious meal of meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, fruit, juice and 1% milk will be served at noon. At 12:30 PM the senior club will welcome Maria Lange from Slate Hill Lavender Farm and Sharon Sprigs who will share information about growing and using lavender. Maria and her husband Mike operate a small artisan farm in the hills of Sharon Springs growing lavender and flowers for drying and hosting seasonal U-pick lavender days. Additionally Maria is the owner/designer of the Sharon Sprigs retail shop on Main Street in Sharon Springs which includes lavender products from their farm.

The senior club will conduct its monthly business meeting after the lavender presentation.

Individuals interested in attending the June 13th Silver & Gold Luncheon must register by calling the Spa Ritz meal site at (518) 284-2883 from 10 AM - 2 PM on Friday, June 6, Monday, June 9 or Wednesday, June 11. 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.