The social was held on July 14 at the Carmen Tilelli Community Center, where some attendees played a game of Bingo.
An ice cream social that is one of a number of events the township sponsors for seniors took place on July 14 at the Carmen Tilelli Community Center.
The township wanted to create an event that was different and uplifting for seniors in the dog days of summer. It and other events are also part of Mayor Dave Fleisher’s initiative to connect with the senior community in Cherry Hill.
“We are doubling down on our support and resources for our seniors,” he said, “and the feedback really has been positive.”
Mayoral staffers were given a directive to create more events for township seniors that also offer information, resources and services from which they can benefit.
The ice cream social was compliments of a Mister Softee Truck on the front lawn of the Tilelli center, next to a township tent set up to welcome guests. Inside were tables and chairs set up to accommodate the seniors and enable them to socialize. One back table was set up for games of Bingo, complete with a number caller.
The day’s muggy heat prevented some games from being outside, but inside, the seniors were entertained by the Libby Spencer Tap Dancers, four women who demonstrated versions of the time step, including the single, double and triple time steps. They also offered a short jump rope, time step routine, dressed in sparkling silver and white tops, white pants and bedazzled tap shoes.
Nancy Falk was one of the seniors at the social.
“I was happy that it was Mister Softee,” she said, “and the tap dancers were great.”
More than 200 people attended the social over its two hours.
Sylvia Bravo and Josephine Messina were there mostly for Bingo, but also took advantage of the ice cream and tap show.
“I think it was a very nice dance show,” Messina said. “It was really nice. It was really great.”
