The Caroline Seniors are a group of older residents of the Town of Caroline, NY (and surrounding areas). They receive some funding from the Town of Caroline, and they save their pennies carefully, allowing them to organize two holiday meals each year, a field trip, and their monthly meetings with dish-to-pass lunch. New members are welcome! The activities and program are oriented toward seniors, but members and guests can be of any age.

Monthly Dish to Pass

The Caroline Seniors meet every second Monday of the month, at noon, at the Old Fire Hall, 522 Valley Road, in Brooktondale. Typically, attendees bring a dish-to-pass and contribute $1. The meeting starts with introductions, followed by a break to eat, and then the meeting continues. When the meeting is over, participants turn their attention to a guest presenter who has been invited to address a relevant topic.

If you would like to join us, but cooking, transportation or funds are a challenge for you, call Wil Lawrence at 607-277-2706. Leave a message if she doesn't answer the phone! A couple of anonymous angels are willing to arrange transportation for you. They are also willing to make an extra dish and contribute a donation on your behalf.

Come for the cheerful conversation and good food, stay for the helpful tips.

Exercise classes suited for seniors

Local residents, with help from Lifelong Learning in Ithaca, have organized two exercise classes that take place weekly in Brooktondale and are suitable for seniors.

"Enhanced Fitness" meets every Monday and Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the Fire Hall (the new one). "Tai Chi" meets every Thursday at 12:40 at the Old Fire Hall. 

​Both classes are very affordable, at $5 per person per class.