Members of AARP Chapter 710 are shown during the “Wearin’ of the Green” contest at their St. Patrick's Day-themed luncheon in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Sea Isle City)
AARP Chapter 710, of Sea Isle City, hosted its St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at The Tuckahoe Inn in Beasley’s Point on March 14.
One of the highlights of the yearly gathering is the “Wearin’ of the Green” competition, during which members donned in their favorite Irish-themed attire compete for several different “Best Dressed” titles.
AARP Chapter President Frank Roach was dressed in a kilt and got into the spirit. He looked around the room of about 80 members and smiled.
“We keep the people young and busy. They can come to affairs and get out and have fun,” he said.
In addition to AARP members were several dignitaries including Sea Isle Mayor and Cape May County Freeholder Leonard Desiderio, Freeholder E. Marie Hayes, Freeholder Jeffrey Pierson and Cape May County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti.
Barbara Roach and Pattiann Ponichtera, Mayor Leonard Desiderio's assistant, catch up.
Hayes said this was the first time she attended one of the AARP luncheons and thought it was fantastic.
“I’m excited to be here,” she said. “It is a great organization. Francis (Roach) is a great leader. He always keeps the organization aware of what is going on around the county with all of the veterans organizations.”
After contest organizer Kathy Racz, of Sea Isle City, tallied all of the ballots cast by each of the members in attendance, she announced that this year’s “Best Dressed Irish Couple” was Frank and Barbara Roach, of Seaville; the Best Dressed Irish Lady was Kathy Wilson, of Sea Isle; and the Best Dressed Irish Gentleman was Jim McCullough, of Sea Isle.
Each winner received a free ticket to AARP Chapter 710’s annual June luncheon.
AARP members got the dress code requirements - anything green.
