Departments Elders

Annual Elder Holiday Party 2019

By Tami Watt, Editor

President Armstrong and the Area Office of Aging hosted the annual Elder “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Party at the Seneca Allegany Casino on December 18th. Over 800 elders and guests enjoyed entertainment by Elvis, a holiday meal with all the trimmings, and of course games and contests.

Mike “Purr” Jimerson served as emcee doling out an unprecedented amount of giveaways. Hundreds of giveaways were donated by Nation departments, executives, and vendors including TV’s, electronics, gift cards, and cash prizes. Our community gave back this year!

Many departments aided in the making the day eventful. Seneca Media ran a photo booth with Christmas props and printed photos to take home. The Men’s and Women’s Ceremonial Groups danced to social songs performed by Alan Dowdy. The Clerk’s Office was on hand to help members with registrations.

Vendors lined the hall and back of the room for the last minute shopper with everything from cultural hand made items to fluffy blankets and decor. Elvis made the crowd go wild and DJ JD Gardener provided dance tracks for hot feet.

The ugly sweater contest was a hoot with Melvin Huff Sr. taking the top prize with his decked out wheel chair, festive antlers, and Snoopy hat. Toni Biscup out danced the rest with her slick moves in her chair. The rest of the winners were:

Ugly sweater:
1st place – Melvin Huff, Sr.
2nd place – Juanita Jimerson
3rd place – Madeline Lay

Seat Dancing:
1st place: Toni Biscup
2nd place: Samuel Kelly
3rd place: Annabell Jimerson

Cash Drawing:
Phillis Harris & Lance Stafford

Ja:goh to the hardworking and dedicated Area of Office Aging staff for a great event! See you all next year!