Senior Citizens in Evesham are more active than ever, and there’s no better example than the Marlton Senior Citizens Club, which is currently looking for new members.
Whether it’s bocce ball games on Fridays, dining at monthly luncheons or going on day trips to a local play or even a casino in Atlantic City, the club is constantly keeping its members active and entertained.
The club meets at noon on the first and third Thursday every month at the Gibson House Community Center at 535 E. Main St.
With the lower level of the Gibson house functioning as a Senior-ity Lounge, Club President Jane Roth said the club is a great way for seniors to keep active and involved with their community.
“After the meetings, we play bingo, we go on trips to the casino, we play bocce ball, we have the senior lounge downstairs at the Gibson House and some people go there to the exercise machines and things there,” Roth said. “We play bingo, there’s cards every Wednesday, we go on day trips to different places for plays, we have an annual banquet at the Indian Springs…it’s just something for the seniors to keep active.”
The club also allows seniors to remain informed about the latest issues that could possibly affect their lives.
“We try to have guest speakers come in to keep us up on Medicare and all that stuff,” Roth said. “Sometimes we also have doctors come into to talk to us at the meeting.”
The annual dues for the club is $15, and members receive a discounted price on meals and some other club-related activities.
“We try to keep the costs at a minimum,” Roth said. “If you belong to the club, you get a discount price for the meals and things like that.”
For those seniors in Marlton who wish to join to the club, but have difficulties getting to the Gibson House for meetings and events, transportation will be provided.
For seniors outside town who can provide their own transportation, the club is also open to them as well.
“All seniors are welcome,” Roth said. “You don’t have to be a Marlton resident. We accept anybody that’s a senior 55 and over.”
Those looking for more information on membership can contact Roth at (856) 983–0523 or they can feel free to attend a meeting.
“Just show up on a Thursday and come to one of our meetings,” Roth said. “We’re an active group. Just show up at the meeting and meet new friends. You don’t have join right away. Come out and meet new friends and see what it’s like. It’s a good thing to get out and be active”
