Sharing Golden Moments with Sayville Senior Citizens

Senior residents in the Sayville community who hold Senior Gold Cards with Sayville School District received a surprise recently - they were cordially invited to attend the District’s First Annual Senior Citizen Recognition Dinner Dance, which was sponsored by Sayville Middle School and High School students, clubs, and service organizations.

The event was a way of sending a heartfelt “thank you” from Sayville School District students, staff, and administrators to the senior citizens who have made contributions to the school community. Many of these Senior Citizens have regularly supported and attended student performances, district meetings, and athletic events.

Transforming the “Sayville Café” at the High School, the art and honor society students created the visual ambiance with beautiful decorations, while the talented High School Jazz Ensemble and piano soloist Qxiara Tomasetti added the live music that easily rivaled the choicest restaurants. Students from the Anchor Club, Interact Club, Key Club, Honor Society, and student government comprised the wait staff and stood at polite attention, offering table service with pleasant smiles while the guests ordered their dinners.  Dance music generally suited the seniors’ preferences, but included line dancing music which the students were happy to demonstrate.

Pooling the funds raised entirely through a variety of Middle School and High School events, the students were able to offer the Senior Citizens a “delightful evening” of catered cuisine and dance music provided by a professional D.J.

Senior Citizens interested in getting on the invitation list should contact Julie Vaccaro at 244-6515 and become a Gold Card member.