AARP celebrating its 50th birthday
GATHERING TOGETHER are the officers of Belmont County West’s Chapter of AARP. The group will celebrate AARP’s 50th birthday on Thursday, July 24 at the J.B. Martin Center in St. Clairsville.
The AARP Chapter No. 2994-Belmont County West will celebrate the national organization's golden year and the chapter's 31st year during its July meeting, Thursday, July 24.
Chapter president Jan Martin said the celebration also includes recognition of all chapter members' birthdays.
Doors open at 11 a.m. at the J.B. Martin Senior Recreation Center at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville.
A buffet luncheon will be prepared by the St. Clairsville parks and recreation department.
Special entertainment will include an Elvis impersonator, clowns, door prizes and a handmade quilt raffle. Health care professionals will be on hand to provide a variety of screenings and information.
The event is free.
According to information provided by Martin, the first meeting to form the chapter took place April 27, 1977. An organizational meeting took place in June, and officers were elected.
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