I was excited about going to the Meals on Wheels starting up in Ridgefield. I have been trying to find activities for seniors. The Nazarene Church in Ridgefield has kindly given a space for this luncheon. I walked into the amazing, large gymnasium. Three tables were set in a row and were dwarfed by the space. Nobody was there to say hello. One table was full with guests that didn’t acknowledge me. A lone lady sat at the other table, who was very nice, and we talked. We were finally joined by three others. I asked about senior activities. One lady said the town of Ridgefield was poor. Her only input was two new pickleball courts. At 80 years old, I don’t think that’s for me, but my reply was city employees have new digs and are getting a new police station. They also have mega facilities at the middle school for activities including baseball and youth activities. Give me a break. Seniors are on the short list, I mean at the bottom of the list.
There was someone warming the lunch and no other help. It will not bring me back. Ridgefield is failing its seniors.
Virgie Lenzie,
Ridgefield
