Senior citizens

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is hosting a seasonal open house next week and everyone from the neighborhood is invited to this family-friendly event. The open house provides a first-hand look at all of the programs the center offers to the community. While the main focus has always been serving seniors in our community, the WCSC is working on developing programs that extend to all age groups. So, come and enjoy the evening with your fellow neighbors. When:  Thursday December…

Yes!  The Wallingford Community Senior Center is going back to holding its popular Sunday Pancake Breakfast quarterly.  Okay, it's not as good as being able to stuff yourself with homemade pancakes and French toast for a good cause every month, but it's a start! The next one is February 27th from 9 AM to 12 PM in the basement of the Good Shepherd Center.  Adults only $5 and Kids $2.50.  Just follow your nose. Photo by oddharmonic.

It seems odd to me to hear seniors being called a "special interest group".  Because if you think about it, it's only a matter of time until we all become seniors (if we're lucky). Bearing that in mind, the Wallingford Community Senior Center needs your help.  Earlier this year an anonymous donor put up a $25,000 matching grant to help keep the struggling organization going and last I heard they still need $7,000 to get the full amount. The following businesses…

How about a salmon burger?  Or homemade soup and salad?  Eaten with neighbors and in support of a good cause? The Wallingford Community Senior Center serves lunch for all comers on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 1 PM.  It's tasty and affordable. Margaret Goodman will greet you with a printed menu where you mark your choices.  She says she's been working at the lunch "Forever!". Click for menu close-up.  Highlights are the Daily Special for $4.50 which includes salad, slaw or fruit,…