
Sue Savage and Jim Priest pose for a photo.
(Photo/Laura Hayes)
NORTHBOROUGH – It was all things German as the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center held an Oktoberfest celebration at Whitney Place at Northborough on Oct. 3.
“It’s just a chance for the community to get together and help fundraise for the Senior Center,” said Friends of the Northborough Senior Center’s Vickie Killeen.
The Friends expected between 50 to 60 people to attend the event.
“Whitney Place loves throwing these events in conjunction with the Friends,” said Community Relations Director and Friends member Jim Priest. “Not only is it a great fundraiser, but it’s a blast. The way we work together – it’s meant to be. It’s so much fun.”
Sirloin Catering provided German-themed small bites, and Killeen, Sue Savage, Dawn Rand and Priest made the baked goods. Additionally, attendees had the chance to try their luck at the raffle and enjoy music provided by an accordion player.
“We had fun making everything,” Killeen said of the baked goods.

Friends of the Northborough Senior Center’s Vickie Killeen and Sue Savage organized an Oktoberfest celebration. (Photo/Laura Hayes)
The Friends helps support the goals and needs of the Senior Center, helping both the center and Council on Aging by raising funds. Killeen said the money raised from Oktoberfest was intended for the general needs at the center.
“There are so many wonderful things that are happening at the Senior Center,” she said.
The Friends will be holding a Country Store Fair on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Other events on the horizon at the Senior Center include trunk-or-treat on Oct. 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you are interested in supporting the Senior Center, call 508-393-5035. For more information on the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center, including how to join and donate, visit https://www.friendsofnorthboroughseniors.org/.