Philipsburg:--- The St. Maarten Lions Club recently entertained over one hundred and seventy seniors(170) from both sides of the island at Boo Boo Jam, for its annual Nelson van de Linde Senior Citizen's Party.
The day organized by a committee headed by board member Lion Chantal Schaminee, started with a traditional island breakfast, followed by live entertainment by local favorites Tanny and the Boys. "The seniors always look forward to this party every year and they surely had a good time again" said Lion PDG Wally Havertong. Many of the seniors recited poems, sang songs, told old stories and played games throughout the day.
The highlight of the day was the Surinamese lunch and dessert, along with music which was provided by the famous DJ Ruby. It all ended with a big dance party whereby the seniors danced to calypso and meringue music with the members of the Lions and Leos clubs.
The annual Nelson van de Linde Senior Citizen's Party is an event which was started back in 1997 as an idea by the late Lion Nelson, who the party is named after and is usually held during the month of October as part of the yearly activities of the St. Maarten Lions Club. The Leos Club also assisted the Lions by serving and helping with the seniors.
This party was free to the seniors as the St. Maarten Lions Club pays for the event as part of their yearly activities for the community with funds raised from fundraisings events throughout the year.
