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‘Fun Bunch’ Will Observe Group’s Fourth Anniversary
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What started out with a handful of senior citizens in 2019 – and persevered through the pandemic – will celebrate its fourth birthday/anniversary with a special celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Escalon Senior Fun Bunch has grown over the years, has regular events and welcomes all senior citizens interested in fun, socializing, music and more.

Scheduled on Aug. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Ave., the gathering will feature an ice cream social and is open to all seniors from throughout the community.

Attendees are welcome to bring a friend and there is no charge for the ice cream social. There will be a variety of drawings for prizes, in addition to Bingo games and raffle drawings.

Along with the monthly gatherings for the Fun Bunch, they also have regular weekly programs. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., the Senior Steppers walking group gathers; every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. features the Senior Exercise program at the Community Center prior to the senior meals, which are served at 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Members of the Planning Team for Fun Bunch events are Ann Shaddix, Tina Jensen, Cindy Moreno, Peggy Rocha and Lois Tilbury. Shaddix is credited with the initial idea for the ‘Fun Bunch’ and they got off to a strong start, averaging two to three dozen people. Then, however, they had to move primarily outdoors and conduct social distance events and drive-through activities for the next several months of their existence. The group continued on and started to draw more participants each month as the pandemic restrictions eased. Recently, a number of the members took part in the Park Fete parade, some riding in classic cars and others carrying the Fun Bunch banner and creating music with kazoos.

Shaddix, in the latest monthly newsletter for the group, encouraged all those interested in learning more about the Fun Bunch to attend and enjoy the upcoming ice cream social.

“Recall your favorite ice cream memories and enjoy the Escalon Fun Bunch birthday celebration,” Shaddix noted. “I hope it will bring you happy memories to share throughout the year.”