FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee will host its third annual Senior Appreciation Day from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Monmouth County Hall of Records Annex parking lot, Main Street. Admission is free.
The rain date is Sept. 27.
Senior Appreciation Day was created to recognize senior citizens for their years of service to the community, according to Carol Lida, who chairs the Human Relations Committee.
The event will include information about community services for seniors and feature vendors, crafts, food, entertainment and more.
“This is our third annual Senior Appreciation Day,” Lida said. “We are extremely excited about celebrating the contributions of our seniors and about having something wonderful for them to look forward to on an annual basis. Our vendors and entertainment have been chosen to cater to our seniors’ needs.
“We are looking forward to the community coming out and supporting our event and to having a successful day. We are very grateful the community is supporting our event. We want our seniors to have a great day. This is for them,” she said.
Gianna Dell’Omo, the vice chairwoman of the Human Relations Committee, said residents from all communities are welcome to attend Senior Appreciation Day.
Music at the event will be provided by DJ Tommy Lynch from 94.3 FM The Point. Live performances featuring recent Freehold Idol contestants are also planned, according to event organizers.
Trapper’s Honey and Beeswax products of Millstone Township will return to offer its products and representatives of the First United Methodist Church of Freehold will offer baked goods for sale. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1672 will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs.
Other vendors include Merrill Lynch, Red Bank, and Primerica, Freehold Township, offering information about financial services.
The Umbrella House will be on hand with unique umbrellas and matching tote bags. NuWay Treasures, Freehold Borough, will offer hand-crocheted towels, sterling silver jewelry and other gift items. Mary Sampieri, Freehold Borough, will be selling hand-crafted needlepoint accessories and gift items. Treasures of the Sea, Collingswood, will have seashells and nautical gift items for sale.
Representatives from the Freehold Kruisers will have antique and classic cars on display. Members of the Freehold Borough Arts Council and Center Players will also be on hand.
Individuals who have pets can learn about canine therapy training from representatives of Enchanted Paws, Freehold. A massage therapist from Freehold Family Massage will offer chair massages.
Lisa Torres, Freehold Borough, will offer information about breast cancer awareness. Representatives of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, will provide health information and screenings. Personal trainer Michael Marceante will also be at the event.