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Buxton senior citizens enjoy May Day outing to New Amsterdam
The Buxton/Friendship Golden Age Club, a group which consists of senior citizens, paid a visit to New Amsterdam on Labour Day and had an enjoyable time.
According to Vice- President of the club, Elizabeth Gibson, each year, the group organizes outings to various parts of the country.
Upon the arrival of the group at the Penguin International Hotel and Bar at Strand, New Amsterdam, the members were welcomed by the Mayor of New Amsterdam, Claude Henry and his wife, Mrs. Paulette Henry as well as by hotel manager, Ms. Mavis La Bennett.
They sang recited poems and were the recipients of bouquets and other gifts. They relaxed and interacted. Some ladies even enjoyed a game of dominoes.
Some of the Golden Age Club members enjoying a game of dominoes.
“We were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of New Amsterdam; our club fosters unity among senior citizens and we share ideas and skills. We look after the welfare of senior citizens of Buxton.”
She said that the group consists of 40 persons over the age of 60, including a senior citizen who will be celebrating her 101st birthday next week. Among other activities of the group are concerts, rallies, organized trips, craft classes.
The Buxton/Friendship Golden Age Club was formed in September 1993 by a group of senior citizens who got together and decided to form the group. They will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
(Leon Suseran)
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