AVALON – In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services hosted the annual Senior Jamboree May 2.
According to a release, the theme was “Beach Blanket Bingo.” The event was held at the Avalon Community Center.
The party started as soon as the doors opened at 10 a.m. with a DJ playing all the hits of the 60s, 70s, and beyond.
There was music, dancing, and lunch was served by students from Wildwood Catholic High School.
Annually the Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services presents three awards:
Seniors of the Year
Senior of the Year (male and female)
Charlotte and Ron Anderson of West Cape May, were awarded the Seniors of the Year for their many years of caring for cats and dogs in Cape May County.
Through their work with the Spay and Neuter Clinic, they educate pet owners and promote the care and well-being of these animals.
Organization of the Year
Also awarded was the Lazarus House Emergency Food Pantry for Organization of the Year.
This organization served 16,122 guests in 2018. A team of over 50 dedicated volunteers provide a welcome, friendly smile, and nutritious food, as well other essentials.
Lazarus House is at Burk and Pacific avenues in Wildwood. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Much planning and effort went into this event by the staff of the Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability services, Fare Free Transportation, Crest Haven Nursing Home kitchen staff, and the support of the freeholders.
Cape May County – KEEP FLYING YOUR DRONES EACH NIGHT! OUR HOBBY IS OUR FUN!!!!
