Senior citizens

While they originally planned to make a decision by Thanksgiving, the Wallingford Senior Center is still on the fence about whether or not they'll remain open. Surprising gains in community support over the past few weeks have given the Center new hope and the potential to keep their doors open after all. Due to the unexpected outpouring of community backing from the online auction and the soup-line fundraiser two weeks ago, the WCSC Board and Wallingford Community Council believe that the…

Early word is that the Senior Center fundraiser held Thursday night raised over $10,000 to help pay off back-rent and back-pay, a great demonstration of the will of the community to keep the center open. If you haven't yet, read Erin's beautifully written write-up on the event for all the details. And don't forget, we're holding a fundraiser auction for the Senior Center here on Wallyhood, as well. 100% of proceeds will go towards keeping the Senior Center open (or, if…

Three weeks into the closure of the Wallingford Senior Center, save for a few programs and one remaining staff member, the now ghost town of a building exploded with bluegrass music and the energized voices of well over 100 people last night. In attendance were staff members, the Center's Board of Directors, members from the Chamber of Commerce and the Wallingford Community Council, local seniors, families and notable local politicians: 2009 mayoral candidate, Joe Mallahan and city councilmember, Tom Rasmussen. Photos…

(Update: New items have been added. The complete list of items can be seen in the sidebar of the blog or on this dedicated auction page). A huge thanks to the many businesses and individuals that have donated to our fundraiser auction to benefit the Wallingford Community Senior Center. As we've covered (Senior Center to Close, More Senior Center News, and A Call to Action), the Wallingford Senior Center, serving over 1,500 seniors in our community and beyond, has been forced…