Community Corner
Lynbrook Seniors Celebrate Valentine's Day
Village Senior Citizens Club holds annual Dance and Lunch event.
The joint was jumping with music provided by Vintage Bliss, the tables and walls were covered with red and purple hearts, and there was a buffet for over 100 seniors who attended the Lynbrook Senior Citzen's Club Centennial Valentine's Day Dance and Lunch at the Lynbrook Recreation Center this past Thursday.
The annual event — coined "centennial" in recognition of Lynbrook's 100th anniversary — was sponsored by , The Atria Tanglewood, attended by Lynbrook Mayor Bill Hendrick and the village board, and included food, live music, decorations, and raffles.
Vincent Riccaro — a Frank Sinatra look-a-like — and his partner, Susan LoFaso of Vintage Bliss, sang a variety of tunes, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "New York, New York," and ending with "God Bless America."
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"It was a wonderful day, everything was beautiful from the food, people, music. It is amazing what they do for the seniors," said Marie Rangano, one of the raffle winners. " When asked if she had a valentine at the Dance and Luncheon, she added, "I wish I had one, but I will be my own valentine."
Constance Howard, who has been a resident of Lynbrook for over 60 years, said of the event, "It was delightful."
