ANDERSON, SC - The Anderson County Senior Citizens Program will be honoring the Anderson County Outreach Entertainers on May 23 at noon at The Jo Brown Senior Center with an appreciation luncheon. Tracing their roots to the original Anderson County Senior Citizens Band, these performers continue a musical legacy that began 23 years ago. Currently, 20 talented seniors volunteer by performing a variety show.

Last year, they performed 36 shows, bringing smiles to faces all across our communities. Audiences at AnMed Health South, The Legacy, Magnolia’s of Easley and Wesley Commons in Greenwood have been blessed by the Outreach Entertainers’ performances.

The Anderson County Outreach Entertainers, led by Dick Williams, are available to perform for your group or facility free of charge, however donations are accepted. To schedule your show contact 964-9375 or The Jo Brown Senior Center 231-2237.

Leadership luncheon highlight seniors’ work
The Anderson County Senior Citizens Program will host it’s 2nd Annual Leadership Appreciation Brunch on Friday, May 30 at noon at The Jo Brown Senior Center, located in the historic McCants Middle School.

Leaders from the Iva, Williamston, Belton, Starr, Pelzer and Pendleton outreach centers as well as bridge, line dancing and retirement club leaders will all be honored for the work they do on behalf of the Anderson County Senior Sunflowers. Since last year, two new programs have been added to the senior activities. Marvin Roth teaches International Folk Dancing every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Jo Brown Senior Center, and Janice Woodell will teach a weekly Happy Hearts Line Dancing class 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at Williamston Town Hall beginning June 10.

For more information about how to get involved in your Anderson County Senior Citizens Program, call Kelly Jo Barnwell at 231-2237.

New line dance class for seniors begins June 10
The Anderson County Senior Citizen Program is excited to offer a new challenge for active seniors beginning June 10. Professionally trained line dance instructor, Janice Woodell will be teaching Happy Hearts Line Dancing every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Williamston Town Hall gymnasium, free of charge, however donations are accepted.

No experience is needed. A minimum of ten people are required to conduct the class. Register by calling Kelly Jo Barnwell at 231-2237.

UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS:
May 23 – Luncheon honoring Outreach Entertainers, Jo Brown Center
May 30 – 2nd Annual Leadership Appreciation Brunch, Jo Brown Center
June 5 – Produce voucher distribution, Belton Senior Center, 8 a.m.
June 6 – Produce voucher distribution, Farmer’s Market, Anderson, 8 a.m.
June 10 – Happy Hearts Line Dancing, Williamston Town Hall gymnasium, every Tuesday 11 to noon (Williamston Town Hall Gym, 12 W. Main St., Williamston