Rockland County, March 13, 2024 – Meals on Wheels Rockland is thrilled to announce the return of “Senior Boot Camp” on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Senior Activity Center members are gearing up for this exciting event, set to take place from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Dominican University Hennessy Center in Blauvelt, NY.
Originally launched in 2012 and running annually until 2019, Senior Boot Camp is making its triumphant post-COVID comeback. Over 120 Meals on Wheels Senior Activity Center participants from Clarkstown-Pearl River, Nyack, Orangetown, and Ramapo are expected to attend.
Seniors will engage in ten exciting events, including cup stacking, a duck memory game, soccer kicking, flickin’ chicken, and a traditional shell game. Senior Boot Camp aims to foster camaraderie among Senior Activity Center members, promote physical and mental exercise, and provide an opportunity for friendly competition and fun. The event will conclude with a performance by The Music Makers, an all-Senior musical group, and attendees can look forward to some surprise activities.
Moreover, 28 vendors offering services related to senior needs will be present at the event. Meals on Wheels Rockland extends its gratitude to its Platinum and Gold Sponsors, including Jessica Kiely, PC, Estate Planning & Elder Law, The Esplanade at Palisades, Emerald Medicare, WellCare of New York Inc., Montefiore Nyack, and The Willows at Ramapo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, for their support.
Partnering with Dominican University, Meals on Wheels Rockland aims to facilitate intergenerational interactions by having seniors participate in challenges alongside university students and student athletes. Such interactions strengthen community bonds and help combat feelings of isolation and loneliness among older adults.
Meals on Wheels Rockland operates with support from the Rockland County Office for the Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, the Administration on Aging, and the County of Rockland.
For more information or press inquiries about this event, visit www.mowrockland.org.