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Irish For A Day At Senior Center's St Patrick's Day Luncheon

By Alissa Silber

Published: Mar 22, 2018 12:00 am

Not everyone may have had ancestors from Ireland, but those who came out to celebrate St Patrick's Day early with a luncheon at the Newtown Senior Center, on Friday, March 16, joked that they were all Irish for the day.To learn more about upcoming events at the Newtown Senior Center, call 203-270-4310 or visit newtown-ct.gov/senior-center to view the most recent newsletter online.

Decked out in green from head to toe, members of the Senior Center dined on traditional Irish soda bread, fish, and potatoes.

Later during the festivities, local historian Arthur Gottlieb gave a PowerPoint presentation and spoke to the crowd about St Patrick's Cathedral in Ireland.

From left, Timothy Wakeman, Newtown Senior Center Assistant Judy Thomas, and Karen Nagy dressed in green to celebrate St Patrick's Day at the Newtown Senior Center's luncheon on March 16. (Bee Photo, Silber)

First Selection Dan Rosenthal catches up with Marianne Corbo at the March 16 St Patrick's Day luncheon at the Newtown Senior Center. Mr Rosenthal walked to each table and greeted numerous guests at the event. (Bee Photo, Silber)

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