Katherine Hadlock (from left), Bernice Good, and Venece Hill eat during a luncheon for the Club 55 senior citizen program at the recreation building in Clinton. Beth Schlanker/Standard-Examiner
"My own mom is 70 and she says she can't stand to call herself a senior citizen," said Robertson with a laugh.
He said by changing the name of the group and getting better food, they have already improved attendance by more than 20 people.
Robertson said during the past months, they have changed the food at luncheons from "Meals on Wheels" to food brought in by the Golden Corral.
"I figure if I'm going to run a program, it's going to be the best around," said Robertson.
The club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Nearly 50 residents gathered together at a recent Club 55 luncheon. The lunch was complete with salad, beans, rolls, mashed potatoes and meatloaf.
"Boy, that is a nice lunch. That is what I have for dinner," said resident Diana Steele with a laugh.
Steele said the recreation department does a good job organizing such activities.
"The food tastes good too, it's full of flavor," said Steele.
Residents received updates and information on various topics. They all laughed and chatted about politics, sports and current events.
"Did you see Obama dance with his wife? He was stepping on her dress, it was too long," could be heard over the murmur of the crowd.
Seniors say the monthly luncheon gives them a chance to get together and make new friends.
Copyright © 2009 Ogden Publishing Corporation
January 29, 2009
USA: Who's a senior citizen? Club 55 appeals to the young at heart
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OGDEN, Utah / StandardNet / January 29, 2009
By Lauralee Stephenson
Standard-Examiner correspondent
CLINTON -- In a modern world, where 40 is the new 20, many people who are turning 55 or even 60 prefer not to think of themselves as "senior citizens."
This is the reason City Recreation Director LeeAnn Powell said the senior program was renamed.
She said people seemed to like the idea of Club 55. They are hoping to get more of those who can participate involved. The club is open to residents of the city who are 55 or older.
Jerred Robertson, who is responsible for the program in the city, said he knows firsthand that a person over 55 doesn't always want to think of themselves as a senior.
Katherine Hadlock (from left), Bernice Good, and Venece Hill eat during a luncheon for the Club 55 senior citizen program at the recreation building in Clinton. Beth Schlanker/Standard-Examiner
"My own mom is 70 and she says she can't stand to call herself a senior citizen," said Robertson with a laugh.
He said by changing the name of the group and getting better food, they have already improved attendance by more than 20 people.
Robertson said during the past months, they have changed the food at luncheons from "Meals on Wheels" to food brought in by the Golden Corral.
"I figure if I'm going to run a program, it's going to be the best around," said Robertson.
The club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Nearly 50 residents gathered together at a recent Club 55 luncheon. The lunch was complete with salad, beans, rolls, mashed potatoes and meatloaf.
"Boy, that is a nice lunch. That is what I have for dinner," said resident Diana Steele with a laugh.
Steele said the recreation department does a good job organizing such activities.
"The food tastes good too, it's full of flavor," said Steele.
Residents received updates and information on various topics. They all laughed and chatted about politics, sports and current events.
"Did you see Obama dance with his wife? He was stepping on her dress, it was too long," could be heard over the murmur of the crowd.
Seniors say the monthly luncheon gives them a chance to get together and make new friends.
Copyright © 2009 Ogden Publishing Corporation
Katherine Hadlock (from left), Bernice Good, and Venece Hill eat during a luncheon for the Club 55 senior citizen program at the recreation building in Clinton. Beth Schlanker/Standard-Examiner
"My own mom is 70 and she says she can't stand to call herself a senior citizen," said Robertson with a laugh.
He said by changing the name of the group and getting better food, they have already improved attendance by more than 20 people.
Robertson said during the past months, they have changed the food at luncheons from "Meals on Wheels" to food brought in by the Golden Corral.
"I figure if I'm going to run a program, it's going to be the best around," said Robertson.
The club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Nearly 50 residents gathered together at a recent Club 55 luncheon. The lunch was complete with salad, beans, rolls, mashed potatoes and meatloaf.
"Boy, that is a nice lunch. That is what I have for dinner," said resident Diana Steele with a laugh.
Steele said the recreation department does a good job organizing such activities.
"The food tastes good too, it's full of flavor," said Steele.
Residents received updates and information on various topics. They all laughed and chatted about politics, sports and current events.
"Did you see Obama dance with his wife? He was stepping on her dress, it was too long," could be heard over the murmur of the crowd.
Seniors say the monthly luncheon gives them a chance to get together and make new friends.
Copyright © 2009 Ogden Publishing Corporation
