On Flag Day Tuesday, June 14th, The seniors at the Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center enjoyed a craft day. The quilting teacher Maryellen Ransom instructed the seniors on how to create a beautiful wall hanging made of scrap materials, lace and real tree branches. Stop by The Rainbow Senior Center M-F 9-4:30 for information on the great programs we offer the seniors of our community. 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst. 631-957-7526
The Rainbow Senior Center recently welcomed two police officers from the 1st Precinct, Officers Dara and Jeanne. The officers gave a wonderful presentation focused on Senior Safety. The presentation educated the seniors on ways to protect themselves against becoming victims to thefts, assaults, and burglaries. Both officers will be back to the Rainbow Senior Center on Wednesday May 25th for a Senior Safety Question and Answer session.
Thank you to Officers Dara and Jeanne from the 1st Precinct for taking the time to educate our seniors!
If you would like more information on this upcoming event, please contact the Rainbow Senior Center at (631) 957-7526.
The Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center is seeking volunteers who would like to knit or crochet baby blankets, hats and blankets for veterans. We will supply you with the yarn and knitting/crochet needles. You can work on these items at home or in our center, whatever is most convenient for you. Give us a call and we would be happy to answer any questions. When items are completed, you can drop them off at the center.
All items produced are donated & distributed to various local hospitals for preemie babies, shelters, children with cancer & to our veterans. The Rainbow Center is located at 293 Buffalo Avenue, and is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Any questions, contact the Rainbow Center at (631) 957-7526.
Each year the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizens Center hosts a volunteer appreciation luncheon for the wonderful volunteers at the Senior Center. Trustee Joan Masterson said, “We are so thankful for the many volunteers and for all of their hours of volunteer service, and we hope that each individual knows how much their efforts make a difference in the lives of the seniors here in Lindenhurst.”
Pictured in the (center) are volunteers Joe Randazzo, twenty-four years of volunteer service, Joe Chiusa, nineteen years, Honey Parisi twenty-eight years of service, and Mari Esposito, twenty-one years. Also, pictured are Barbara Poldino, Director of the Rainbow Senior Citizens Center, Lindenhurst Trustee Joan Masterson, Deputy Administrator/Clerk Douglas Madlon, and the Rainbow Center staff.
Lindenhurst Rainbow Center Seniors recently enjoyed an afternoon painting a beautiful beach scene. Our first “Paint Day” proved to be a success and we are planning our next event on Wednesday, September 7th. We will be painting a Fall scene. If you are a senior, stop by the Rainbow Center at 293 Buffalo Avenue for information on all of our upcoming activities, events and to sign up for our Fall “Paint Day”!
(L to R) Rainbow Senior Citizen Center Director Barbara Poldino, Mayor Thomas Brennan, Student Council President Thomas Bozzo, Trustee Joan Masterson, Clerk-Treasurer Shawn Cullinane and Deputy Mayor Michael Lavorata
The Lindenhurst High School Student Council recently held its 25th Annual Senior Citizen Prom. Seniors from around Lindenhurst gather at the High School for music, food and dancing, all of which is organized by high school students. Student Council President Thomas Bozzo welcomed Lindenhurst Village Officials to the event.
For more information on the Senior Citizen Prom and the Rainbow Senior Center, call (631) 957-7526.
A big thank you goes to the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club for providing some delicious holiday cake for the seniors attending the Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center Annual Christmas Luncheon.
In October the patio at the Rainbow Senior Center in the Village of Lindenhurst received a fantastic update of its outdoor patio area, thanks to the efforts of four diligent Lindenhurst Girl Scouts.
The four Girl Scouts – Nicole Lallier, Alyssa Demarinis, Dana Storm and Monika Orzelowski – worked for two years remaking and refreshing the patio for their Silver Award Project under the guidance of Troop Leader Jennifer Dawnkaski and the leadership of Doris Demarinis, Alyssa’s mother. [Read more…]
