POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – As preparations are underway for the 2025 Golden Gathering, the County’s premier annual event celebrating and supporting local older adults, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, New York State Sens. Rob Rolison and Michelle Hinchey and the Dutchess County Office for the Aging (OFA) invite local businesses, non-profit organizations and service providers to sign up now to be part of this impactful and popular event. This year’s Golden Gathering will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville.
Sen. Rob Rolison said, “The Golden Gathering is one of the most impactful and informative events we host for seniors across Dutchess County. We’re proud to connect our older residents with the resources, services and support they deserve — but we can’t do it alone. It takes a community to care for our seniors, and we’re grateful to everyone who helps make this event possible each year.”
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said, “The Golden Gathering is a cornerstone event for our older adults community. It’s also a great opportunity for local organizations to showcase the programs and services that make Dutchess County such a great place in which to age with grace and independence. Whether you run a local pharmacy, offer home repair services, provide transportation or support caregivers, this is the event to be part of. We want our older adults to know what’s available to them, and we can’t do that without our community partners.”
Sen. Michelle Hinchey said, “Our Golden Gathering event will make it easier for seniors across Dutchess County to connect with the services and support they deserve to live healthy, happy, and independent lives. If you’re a local business or nonprofit that offers a program or service that could help seniors in our community, we invite you to be part of this impactful day!”
Hosted by County Executive Serino in partnership with the Dutchess County OFA, as well as Sens. Rob Rolison and Michelle Hinchey, the Golden Gathering welcomes hundreds of seniors and their families from across Dutchess County each autumn for a free, one-stop showcase of information, services, screenings and giveaways tailored to the unique needs of older adults. From health care and wellness to recreation, nutrition, housing, transportation and volunteer opportunities, the event connects older adults with resources that empower them to age safely, actively and independently. New this year, the event will also include organizations and businesses who have employment opportunities for older adults.
Businesses and organizations that participate in the Golden Gathering will have the opportunity to:
Space for Golden Gathering vendors is limited and often fills up quickly. There is no fee to participate, but each organization must register in advance to secure a table. Businesses, non-profits, service providers and community groups interested in participating are urged to reserve their spot as soon as possible by contacting Giselle Garibello, Sen. Rolison’s Constituent Relations Coordinator, at garibell@nysenate.gov or (845) 229-0106. Tables and chairs will be provided.
Additional information about the 2025 Golden Gathering will be released as the event approaches.
