Community Partners Invited to Be Part of 2025 Golden Gathering

Local businesses, organizations encouraged to reserve spot for annual event serving hundreds of older adults

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.

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:

• connect face-to-face with hundreds of local seniors, their families and caregivers;
• distribute materials, samples or giveaways that highlight their services;
• offer health screenings or demonstrations; and
• promote employment opportunities for older adults.

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.