IN Norwin Spring 2020 | Page 38

Scene from the 2019 Senior Citizens Dinner SENIOR CITIZENS’ DINNER Frances Ekl 36 NORWIN O n Sunday, April 19, 2020, the Norwin Student Council will host the 34th- annual "Senior Citizens Dinner.” This dinner, hosted in the Norwin Senior High School, runs from 1-4pm. This dinner is a staple to the Norwin Community, annually hosting over 400 members of the Irwin/North Huntingdon area for free. In addition to the delightful meal, seniors are treated to performances from Norwin's Show Choir and Select Orchestra and are welcome to participate in our famous Door Prize Raffle. This year’s event commemorates the legacy of Frances Ekl, who was instrumental in starting the Senior Citizens Dinner more than 30 years ago as a member of the Norwin Board of Education. She recently passed away on February 2, 2020. To honor her legacy, Norwin Student Council will be recognizing her efforts in creating this event. Residents of the Norwin community aged 55 and older are asked to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with their name & mailing address to: Norwin High School Student Council 251 McMahon Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642 ATTN: Patrick MacLaughlin Sr. Citizens’ Dinner Norwin residents can request up to 2 tickets. Please specify how many tickets are needed. No requests will be taken by telephone. There will be up to 600 tickets made available on a first-come, first- served basis. Requests will be honored through mid- April or until 600 tickets are distributed. All senior citizens attending the dinner MUST LIVE in Irwin Borough, North Irwin Borough, or North Huntingdon Township to be eligible for tickets. Tickets will be mailed prior to the dinner and should be presented upon entry into the event. No individual will be admitted without a ticket. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Mr. Patrick MacLaughlin or to Mr. Kevin Chitester at the High School. Residents, businesses and employees who would like to make a donation to offset the costs of this event should contact Mr. Patrick MacLaughlin.