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Seniors celebrate the saints

Posted 4/4/18

The one place that is sure to celebrate both St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day is the Cranston Senior Center on Cranston St. From Friday to Monday, the lunchroom was transformed first into green for St. Patrick's and then to red for St. Joseph's, as

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Seniors celebrate the saints

GOOD FRIENDS: Both Mary Kay and Ruth Pertaing enjoyed their time together during the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon last Friday.

GOOD FRIENDS: Both Mary Kay and Ruth Pertaing enjoyed their time together during the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon last Friday.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

The traditional broiled dinner that the Senior Center served during the luncheon.

The traditional broiled dinner that the Senior Center served during the luncheon.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

MAKING HIS ROUNDS: Mayor Allan Fung made the rounds during the Cranston Senior Center’s St. Patrick’s Day luncheon held last Friday. He always makes a special greeting for Ann Tanzi, who is very active with the Center.

MAKING HIS ROUNDS: Mayor Allan Fung made the rounds during the Cranston Senior Center’s St. Patrick’s Day luncheon held last Friday. He always makes a special greeting for Ann Tanzi, who is very active with the Center.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

HAVING A GOOD TIME: Both Bunny Briggs, age 62 and her friend Brenda Henry, age 71 enjoyed their afternoon at the Senior Center during the St. Joseph’s Day luncheon held this past Monday.

HAVING A GOOD TIME: Both Bunny Briggs, age 62 and her friend Brenda Henry, age 71 enjoyed their afternoon at the Senior Center during the St. Joseph’s Day luncheon held this past Monday.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

GREAT ATTENDANCE: Approximately 120 seniors joined in at the Cranston Senior Center’s St. Joseph’s Day luncheon.

GREAT ATTENDANCE: Approximately 120 seniors joined in at the Cranston Senior Center’s St. Joseph’s Day luncheon.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

GOOD FRIENDS: With a great Italian meal awaiting, Suzanne Godin, 68, Loreta Fargnoli, 83 and Jennie Caprarelli, 82, took some time to catch up with one another.

GOOD FRIENDS: With a great Italian meal awaiting, Suzanne Godin, 68, Loreta Fargnoli, 83 and Jennie Caprarelli, 82, took some time to catch up with one another.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Irma Jenis, 74, waits for her lunch during the luncheon.

Irma Jenis, 74, waits for her lunch during the luncheon.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:01 pm

The one place that is sure to celebrate both St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day is the Cranston Senior Center on Cranston St. From Friday to Monday, the lunchroom was transformed first into green for St. Patrick’s and then to red for St. Joseph’s, as hundreds of senior citizens gathered for lunch with traditional holiday flair, with many clad in green or red clothes for the occasion.

In total there were 100 luncheons served on St. Patrick’s Day and approximately 125 meals on St. Joseph’s Day.

Music was also provided at both luncheons as well as traditional fare for each holiday. Sing-a-longs were encouraged in the audience.

Bud Pistachio performed for St. Patrick’s Day and Mike DiNardo performed on St. Joseph’s Day.

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