Wednesday, May 10, 2006 will be remembered by many lucky Jersey City seniors who received the honor of being pampered with a buffet lunch and entertainment at the annual Miller Branch Mother’s Day Luncheon. Mother’s Day was celebrated on Sunday, May 14th this year.

        Jersey City Police Officer Kora Kerton and Library Director Priscilla Gardner were among the people who served these beloved mothers and grandmothers of Jersey City residents, most of whom reside in Jersey City senior housing or in other facilities, such as Liberty House.

        The over 100-strong attendees heard from Barbara Armstrong from Easter Seals, who spoke of seniors obtaining employment and other benefits that organization offers. This rapt audience enjoyed music, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which gave a wide range of information about different senior programs in Jersey City.


THE LUNCHEON BEGINS – The women being honored at this Mother’s Day celebration fortify themselves with a sumptuous buffet.



THE CARING TOUCH – Jersey City Police Officer Kora Kerton and Library Director Priscilla Gardner help serve food to the Miller Branch’s honored guests at the Mother’s Day luncheon on May 10th.



GETTING IT RIGHT – Police Officer Kerton inquires about portion, while Library Director Gardner ladles meatballs.


HERE SHE IS! – Resplendent in animal print, Barnell Giles, a senior who works part-time at the Miller Branch, poses with aplomb. Jersey City’s senior housing cooperated for the Miller Branch luncheon, making sure their residents were able to attend. Ms. Giles lives at Harborside Assisted Living.



A GOOD TIME GUARANTEED BY ALL – Conversation just made the time fly by!



THE PLACE TO BE – Over 100 women attended the popular annual Mother’s Day luncheon.


WE’RE ALL HERE – Seniors came from all over Jersey City, including senior apartments and Liberty House, to the Mother’s Day luncheon at Miller.


IN THE MOMENT – Some posed, some were caught candid, but all enjoyed the special luncheon at the Miller Branch Library, honoring neighborhood women on Mother’s Day. Standing is Ms. Hester, program coordinator for Harborside Assisted Living, who is talking to some of its residents.

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