Chance Auction at Spa Ritz Luncheon

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver & Gold Senior Club will hold its October Luncheon meeting on Friday, October 10th at the Office for the Aging’s “Spa Ritz” meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd with a business meeting and chance auction 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 October Luncheon, expect a nutritious and hearty meal of scalloped potatoes with ham, peas, fruit, dessert and 8 ounces of 1% milk to be served at noon. The senior club will then conduct its monthly business meeting after lunch. The October gathering of seniors from the greater Sharon Springs area as well as Cherry Valley and surrounding communities will conclude with the ever-popular chance auction of varying items donated by participants.

Individuals interested in attending the October 10th Silver & Gold Luncheon must register by calling the Spa Ritz meal site at (518) 284-2883 from 10 AM - 2 PM on Friday, Oct. 3rd, Monday, Oct. 6th, or Wednesday Oct. 8th. 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.