Senior+Center

The Senior Center was started in 1972. Anyone over the age of 55 and who lives in Sloatsburg can join. The Senior Citizens go on day trips to    shows and Atlantic City and they go on overnight trips too. The Senior Citizens meet at the Senior Center every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on Liberty Rock Road. At the meetings the Senior Citizens discuss what trips they would like and what shows they would like to see. The Senior Citizens help Sloatsburg by volunteering at the school and also for the mayor to help do things for the village. The Senior citizens also help out during town, state, and federal elections. “I think that they have a    senior organization so they don’t have to be alone and so they can enjoy the company of others”. The seniors also get together to exchange ideas on arts and crafts such as needle point, crocheting, and quilting. I have seen some of these crafts on display at the public Library. The senior center offers a variety of different games. One of the games are Bocce. This game is played on a level surface, 76feet long and 10 feet wide. Some other games they play are bingo, cards, and scrabble. These games are enjoyed by everyone, but especially the Senior Citizens. ** Interview with my Nana **** ( Thelma Smith) ** Amanda: How often do you get together with the Senior Citizens? Nana: I go every other week. Amanda: How many trips do you take a year with the Senior Citizens? Nana: We go once a month. Amanda: What was your favorite day trip you went on? Nana: My 2 favorites were Atlantic City and Westchester Dinner Theater for lunch and dinner and a show. Amanda: What was you favorite overnight trip? Nana: My favorite was Wildwood, NJ.