Center to celebrate 45 years serving Bristol seniors

By Manuel C. “Manny” Correira
Posted 6/22/17

The Bristol Senior Center is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Tuesday, June 27, and to mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held at …

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Center to celebrate 45 years serving Bristol seniors

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The Bristol Senior Center is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Tuesday, June 27, and to mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held at 4:30 p.m. The general public is invited.

“It is the 45th anniversary of the Benjamin Church Senior Center as a non-profit organization,” said Executive Director, Maria Ursini. “This celebration commemorates all that our members, past and present, have accomplished since the day it opened its doors. It is also a testament of dedication that we have received from our members for the past 45 years.”

Donna Wilson, Senior Center administrative assistant, is expecting a big turnout next Tuesday.

“Our community should join us in celebrating 45 years of service the Benjamin Church Senior Center has provided for the 55 and over seniors of this town,” she said. “The seniors gave us this town and we, as a community, should support and celebrate this great legacy that they have given us. This event is for everyone to come and see what the ‘Yellow House,’ as people refer the Senior Center to, and what the Center has to offer.”

The Senior Center exists “to provide seniors a safe, supportive and nurturing environment,” according to its mission statement. “The Center acts as an advocate for the rights and well-being of local senior citizens on a wide variety of issues. It is a place where they can access information about resources, programs, and services available on the local, state, and federal levels. The Center has a variety of activities that are designed to overcome loneliness, and seek socialization within the community.”

The Senior Center also offers a nutritious daily lunch, under the direction of Ann Primiano, Monday through Friday, starting at 11:30 a.m.

The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members and guests are always welcome.

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