Fun for all ages at a combined gathering of Stockbridge-area teens, seniors, and Masons

by Dana Blaszkowski

On Wednesday, December 6, amidst the hustle and bustle of the lead-up to the holidays, the Stockbridge Teen Center, Stockbridge Area Senior Center and many of our Stockbridge Masons made time for a terrific meet-up  at the Teen Center.

Teen Center Director Bonnie Davidson and Senior Center Director Dana Blaszkowski had been looking forward to this gathering for months. The two directors previously met in the summer and spent time getting to know one another, touring both centers together, and learning about the organizations each one directed. The idea for bringing the respective groups of youth and older adults together evolved from this summertime meeting.

The members of Mason Lodge #130 had similar thoughts. The Masons planned to help support both organizations and wanted to bring them together, as well. From there, the wheels were in motion, and a great gathering was planned.

When the day of the event arrived, the Masons sponsored pizza and salad, the Teen Center provided hospitality, and the Stockbridge Area Seniors showed up ready to party! Fun, games, food and great conversation were enjoyed by all. The Masons proudly presented donation checks to both community organizations in support of the missions they serve.

The Teen Center and Senior Center are grateful to the Masons and excited to plan their next events together.

All photos provided by Dana Blaszkowski.

Uno proves to be a game for all ages and was enjoyed by event attendees.

The Masons Lodge #130 treated attendees to pizza and salad. Desserts were provided by Stockbridge Community Outreach.

Members of Mason Lodge #130 in Stockbridge offer their support—personally and financially—to the Teen Center (represented by director Bonnie Davidson in the red plaid) and to the Senior Center (represented by director Dana Blaszkowski in the black sweater).

Teens, seniors, and Masons mix it up at the first teen-and-senior gathering, held at the Stockbridge Teen Center on December 6.