Senior celebration great start to new year

Dear People editor: Our heartfelt gratitude and thank you to Steve Aaron of Birchez Associates, the Bruderhof Communities, Dr. Anthony Bacchi of Golden Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and The Chateau management for facilitating another successful New Year’s celebration for our local seniors on Saturday, Dec. 30.

Because of their kindness and generosity, our area seniors were able to attend an event they look forward to every year, and it adds so much joy to their lives. This event in previous years had been “free” but a donation, to help cover some of the expenses and ensure this annual event is carried forward, is now required. A lot of time and effort goes into planning an event of this magnitude and it’s nice to know that Birchez Associates, the Bruderhof Communities, Golden Hill

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and The Chateau all played a part to carry on this tradition.

The Chateau prepared an outstanding menu and the desserts were exceptional; the service was terrific (which is difficult with such a crowd) and the music provided by Jade DJ Entertainment with DJ Joey G was appealing to everyone. It was a great night and we went home with smiles on our faces and

warmth in our hearts being able to share the night with our friends and neighbors.

Again, our heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors for their generosity in hosting this delightful event for our local seniors. And last, but not least, special thanks to Kingston’s Citibus for providing a shuttle for our seniors without transportation.

P.S. As an aside, local businesses and/or corporate sponsors are encouraged to contact the management at the Chateau for more information on how they can assist in next year’s event.

SUZIE AIELLO FAYE CLUNE ELLEN and JOSEPH DiFALCO EILEEN and JACK HICKEY CATHY ELLIS and RICHARD NEUNER VERONICA KUGELMAN ROSE and NICK MORRIS ANITA PECK