Knights of Columbus Treat Yorktown Seniors to Lunch [Photos]

Yorktown senior citizens enjoyed hot meals, desserts and entertainment during the 20th annual luncheon on Wednesday, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus members, at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center.

The luncheon, which was originally given around Thanksgiving, eventually became a St. Patrick's Day celebration because seniors had expressed that "no one gave them a party in the winter months," Knights of Columbus Community Chair Richard De Silva said. 

Nutrition center staff members cooked the meals, which were paid for by the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's benefit society.

Seniors enjoyed a hot corned beef lunch, as well as ice cream and soda bread for dessert. Also available to seniors were coffee, tea, milk and water. During the luncheon, a 4-piece band played a variety of music.

Westchester County Legislator Mike Kaplowitz (D-Somers) served 83 senior citizens and staff. Also in attendance were Yorktown Supervisor Michael Grace and his wife Lisa, as well as Yorktown Councilman Vishnu Patel. 

De Silva said the entire event, which cost $700, was paid for by Fr. John LaFarge #4012 Knights of Columbus of Yorktown Heights.

Editor's Note: Thanks to Richard De Silva for the information and to Councilman Vishnu Patel for providing the pictures.