N. Broome Seniors history

Northern Broome Senior Center

Whitney Point, New York

History

In 1974 Florence Craft had a vision for a nutrition program in Whitney Point, NY. With the support of local seniors, Florence served soup and sandwiches and the center was open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It was located in the Grace Episcopal Parish House. On-site cooking began with Florence Craft and later, Bernice Cargin joined in helping her. Many volunteers helped in the kitchen and dining room. Reservations were needed due to the amount of people attending. In the early 1980s, the senior center became affiliated with Broome County and was sponsored by the Broome County Office For Aging. Food was prepared at a central kitchen and on site cooking was no longer necessary. Broome County Office for Aging was able to obtain bus transportation to the senior center through Broome County Transit. This service was greatly appreciated by the seniors. When the senior center first opened meals were $.35 to $.50. Past site supervisors were Florence Craft, Tommy Durham and Christine Widdall.
Leslie Hiemstra is the present Site Supervisor of Northern Broome Senior Community Center and had the honor of moving the seniors of Northern Broome into their new facility in February of 2003. Meals today continue to be supplied through Central Foods and are a suggested $3.00 for seniors (60+) and their spouses (regardless of age). Guest meals (those under 60) are a charge of $4.00 for the hot meal and $4.00 for the salad bar. The hot meal is served daily at noon. In 2001 a salad bar was introduced as an alternative lunch choice three days a week. Today we offer a a soup and sandwich bar on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 11 AM to 12:30 PM . Breakfast for Lunch on Tuesday 10 AM to 12:30 PM (Made to order). Both meal options include your condiments, dessert and beverages. Reservations are requested for hot lunches and evening dining but no reservations are needed for the Sandwich bar.
Evening Dining takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of the month with serving beginning at 5 PM and special entertainment starts at 6 PM. The public is cordially invited to dine with us anytime.
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We hope you will visit your senior center soon. Please feel free to call 607-692-3405 for more information.