SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Council on Aging held their 6th Annual Candy Cane Extravaganza holiday party at the Southwick Senior Center Wednesday afternoon.
Southwick Council on Aging member Denise Hills-McGarry is seen getting appetizers with Don Nemec. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)
Seniors throughout the community enjoyed a meal, appetizers, and desserts provided by Tucker’s Restaurant.
“We’re very lucky to have them (Tucker’s) as a partner,” said Southwick Council on Aging Director Cindy Sullivan.
Seniors were also given the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for items that were donated by several businesses in town.
A number of town officials were on hand to volunteer by both preparing and serving food. Some of the town officials helping included Select Board Clerk Doug Moglin, Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart, Southwick Chief of Police Kevin Bishop, Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, DPW Director Randy Brown, and Town Library Director Diane Caruso.
Fire Chief Russ Anderson is seen pouring dressing into the salads during the holiday party. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)
About 60 members of the chorus at the Southwick Regional School arrived to the party once food was served and performed a number of songs, which was led by music director Rich Quinn.
Ross Rogers, who regularly volunteers at the senior center, is always happy to attend events hosted by the Council on Aging.
“It’s a pretty nice senior center,” said Rogers. “There’s good people in here.”
This was Sullivan’s 6th Candy Cane Extravaganza since becoming the Council on Aging Director and she is pleased to see the event become such a success.
“It’s great to see,” said Sullivan. “It’s a wonderful turnout.”
