By Linda M. Heistman
We have a special message to all you senior men out there: the men in our SHARP group would like to invite you to come play cards with them. Your benefits will include goodies to eat, social interaction and a lot of fun!
We are currently seeking the following to fulfill our Wish List: Continue reading
By Linda Heistman
Friday March 13 was a fun day for SHARP participants. We rode in the festive St. Patrick’s Day parade, and enjoyed some delicious soup and homemade soda bread at the Old Forge Fire Hall.
The entertainment at the fire hall was an Irish singalong, and everyone knows that the Irish in Old Forge take their fun very seriously. Continue reading
By Linda Heistman
SHARP, our Senior Health, Activities & Recreation program has come a long way in just four weeks. The seniors have created a mission statement and have chosen a name, and are now working on a logo which should be in place soon.
Our participants came up with some very clever ideas for names during our “Name the Program” challenge. I didn’t have the heart to just throw away the ones that weren’t chosen, so some of them will be used to name the activities that our seniors particularly enjoy. Continue reading
By Linda Heistman
The Town of Webb Senior Activities Program now has a new name and a mission statement created by and for its participating senior citizens.
The statement reads: “The mission of the Town of Webb Senior Activity Program, here after called SHARP (Senior Health, Activity & Recreation Program), shall be to provide the Senior Citizens of the Town of Webb and surrounding communities, from Forestport to Raquette Lake, an opportunity to participate in social, physical, educational, spiritual, and communal activities in an effort to enhance their lifestyle and that of the community through these activities, as well as sharing a meal together and building relationships. Continue reading