The Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee representative said that senior programming and events will return this year. The Village has a long history of supporting the senior community through educational and social engagement opportunities. The popular Dime Jingle will return the third Wednesday of each month beginning July 21, and the senior luncheons will return later in the Fall.
Dime Jingle is a fun game that requires no prior experience to play. Started more than a decade ago by resident Gretchen Countryman, this active group meets once a month and is always open to new players. Reservations are not required for the this year’s events, and participants are asked to meet in the Multi-Purpose Room on the lower level of Village Hall in the River Street entrance at 10 a.m.. The participation fee is $2 per person, for which the Village will provide a $1.90 in change to be used for the games and coffee and light refreshments from event sponsors.
In addition to Dime Jingle, the Montgomery Village Hall is home to the monthly senior luncheon spearheaded by Village trustee Dan Gier, which takes place approximately 10 months of the year on the second Tuesday of the month. Historically the group does not meet in August due to Montgomery Fest and is currently planning to start following the COVID-19 pandemic in September or October.
The luncheon is preceded each month with a program or educational seminar for the public to enjoy. Programs range from health seminars, musical performances, and nature or historical education and are free to the public. The fee for the luncheon is $5 per person. Advance registration is required and opens on the 1st of each month. Following the luncheon, guests are encouraged to stay for bingo, complete with prizes.
For more information on all the events offered by the Village of Montgomery through a partnership with our resident-run programs or to get more involved, check out montgomeryil.org or come to an event and meet the residents who keep these community favorite events going.
— Village of Montgomery