The Newcomerstown Senior Center to host open house
The Newcomerstown Senior Center is affiliated with the Tuscarawas County
Senior Center and receives levy funds to operate.
The Newcomerstown Senior Center located at 222 Bridge St., Newcomerstown invites the community to their first open house May 20 from 3-5 p.m.
“The fact that Newcomerstown has its own senior center is a huge community asset as it’s a wonderful opportunity for our seniors, 50 and older, to have a place to gather to socialize, enjoy games and activities, and share a meal,” said Janet Tedrow, manager.
Tedrow is new to the position and is eager to meet the seniors in a community that she grew up in. “I am excited to meet our seniors and to get more people engaged in our services and programs at the center," she said. "The open house is about educating the Newcomerstown community that we are here and that we are looking for new members to join the fun.”
The open house will include refreshments, door prize opportunities and a chance to get a tour of the facility. "We offer a variety of activities each month that include Bingo, cards, Bible study, crafts and more,” said Tedrow.
The Newcomerstown Senior Center is affiliated with the Tuscarawas County Senior Center and receives levy funds to operate. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with activities and lunches offered each day. The membership dues are a nominal fee of $5 annually and daily lunches are available for $4 and can be ordered by calling the center at 740-498-4523 the day before.
“We encourage our senior population to get out of the house and join us for lunch just to socialize and to share a laugh with others,” said Jamie L. Smith, executive director at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center.
“Many of our seniors have been isolated due to the pandemic and it's time for all of us to start living again. Our seniors can enjoy the center activities while meeting new people to build lasting friendships with," she said.