The Town of Smithtown Senior Center is celebrating the 35th year of it's nutrition program.

The Town of Smithtown Senior Center is celebrating the 35th year of it's nutrition program.

The Town of Smithtown is celebrating the 35th year of their nutrition program at the seniors center located 420 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown N.Y. This event will take place on April 26, 2024 with a pre- lunch celebration beginning at 11:00am. The nutrition program. also known as ," The Congregate Lunch Program", served on weekdays serves approximately 175 Seniors each week.The service offers the essential nutrition needed for those 60 years of age and up. The program also serves has a special place for residents of the community to get together and engage in conversation, camaraderie, and laughter. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:45am registration on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9:30am.

Another amenity available to center members is the grab and go lunch, which serves approximately another 125 seniors. Typically, these residents are either participating in other activities the center offers durring lunch or simply stop in with the confidence that each meal provided at the Smithtown Senior Citizens Center is carefully selected and consists of one third of the current reccommended dietary allowance for the 60 plus age group. Additionally the Smithtown Senior Center is in its 25th year of serving home delivered meals, also referred to as," Meals on Wheels". This program currently serves 60 to 70 qualifying senior citizens, some disabled, frail, or have little to no support. There are 65 devoted volunteers who deliver meals to these residents in person which in addition to serving meals lends a comforting and consistently friendly face on a daily basis. To mark this special occassion on April 26th members of the center who RSVP will enjoy light fare and celebrations prior to sitting down for a nutritional lunch. Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim stated in a news release," They say nothing brings people together quite like a good meal. That is especially true for the nutrition programs. For nearly 45 years the senior center has been a gathering place where friendships are forged and our wisest generation can find the support, resources, and tools they need to maintain their independence longer. None of this would be remotely possible or successful without the magnificent staff and volunteers who treat our members like family.This program is invaluable to our community and I look forward to celebrating the milestone with our center in April." The Smithtown Senior Citizens Center will acknowledge four and a half decades in operation, " fostering a positive environment of friendships, support, and independence, since the opening of the center. The primary emphasis of the days festivities will celebrate 35 years of the nutrition program, promoting vital social interactions to enrich seniors residents lives, encouraging health and well- being. Recognition will also be paid to a remarkable staff and dedicated volunteers, who ensure the growth and effectiveness of nutrition programming at the center. These nutrition programs would not exist and be as successful without the outstanding efforts made by an invaluable staff, volunteers and Zan's of Lake Grove that delivers food to the center. Residents of The Town of Smithtown 60 yrs and above can join the Smithtown Senior Center by filling out a application on-site, along with proof of residence. There is no fee to join. A membership card with your photo on it along with a welcome packet will be provided , along with a tour of the facility by a senior center club leader. The welcome packet includes a current calendar of activities, classes, and events, as well as brochures for services and amenities available exclusively for members.

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