07/07/2026
🌞 Getting Better With Age…
A Burlington Senior Center story.
Tuesday at the Burlington Senior Center started with Doris announcing, “I’ve decided I’m officially getting better with age. My knees still argue, but my attitude is thriving.”
Calvin, who was lining up bingo cards like a military operation, nodded. “Same here. I may move slower, but I win faster.” He winked, which he claimed was his “secret weapon.”
Meanwhile, Ruby and Joan were setting up their quilting table. Ruby held up a square of bright blue fabric and said, “Look at this! My stitches are straighter than they were in my thirties.” Joan replied, “That’s because you finally learned to read the instructions.” Ruby shrugged. “Wisdom comes late, but it comes.”
Eventually Eddie shuffled in carrying a giant slice of leftover birthday cake. “Cake…” he declared. “…because I’m old enough to know it’s the right choice.” The group agreed this was, in fact, excellent life advice, although a bit confusing.
Later, during bingo, Bingo Betty called out, “B 12!” and Calvin shouted, “That’s the vitamin that keeps me young!” Ruby whispered, “If vitamins worked that well, Calvin would be 40 again.”
But when Joan won the final round, she stood up and said, “See? Getting better with age means celebrating every win — even the tiny ones.”
And everyone cheered, because at the Burlington Senior Center, getting better with age looks a lot like this: good friends, good laughs, good stitches, and good bingo luck.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026:
8:30 Foot Care
9:30 Quilts of Valor
10:00 Quilt and Craft
10:30 Ward McCary Live Music
11:30 Lunch: Swedish Chicken & Pear Hash served with a Breadstick
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Haircuts by Shellie
