ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Robertsdale seniors celebrated December birthdays with a Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the George P. Thames Adult Activity Center.
Those celebrating birthdays in December received an extra-special gift filled with goodies. Door prizes were also given to everyone in attendance and several seniors exchanged gifts.
Lunch featured ham, turkey, a choice of mashed potatoes or dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, and a variety of desserts, including birthday cake.
Celebrating birthdays in December included Ron Buttarazzi, Yuvonne Scott, Dorothy Thome, Minnie Davenport, Sandra Harvey, Joan Kressler, Heidi Warner, Maxine Blankenship, Olivia Campbell, Audra Campbell, Melvin Hughes, Virginia Michaels, Cathy Rediker, Iris Chandler, Maurice Jackson, Mary Frances Boykin, Dallas Colby, Maxine Patton, Jean Fontaine Charles Williamson, Danny Henley (Christmas Day), Dave Phillips (Christmas Day); Eddie Joan Bedwell, Sue Ann Borders, Neal Dickinson, Tonie Norden, Eva Edwards, Judge Julian Brackin, Betty Visney, Jimbo Brill, Joann Cornelius, Eunice Norberg and Ramona Wagner.
Author Joe Pileggi spoke to the group and was on hand to sign copies of his books, including a children’s book relating to Christmas.
The George P. Thames Adult Activity Center hosts daily, weekly, monthly and special events for adults over age 50 at the center on East Chicago Street and at the PZK Hall on Alabama 104 in Robertsdale.
The Center’s monthly soup kitchen, normally held on the last Friday of every month, will be held this month on Friday, Nov. 22 because the center will be closed Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving.
For more information you can pick up a monthly calendar at the center, call Center Director Amy Ochello or staff volunteers at 251-947-8973, or email robertsdaleseniorcenter@gmail.org. You can also check out the Robertsdale Senior Center page on Facebook.
