WEIRTON — Members of the Three Score Seniors Club celebrated the group’s 50th anniversary during their May 22 meeting at Undo’s.

President Frank Bohach welcomed those who gathered for the special event. Bob DiFonzo began the get-together by offering the club’s opening prayer.

House Chairman Kathy McCarrick was recognized for decorating the meeting space by using a “50” theme. Members noted their appreciation for the time she spent making the gathering nice.

Officials announced the May meeting reports were to be suspended and will brought back up at the seniors’ next meeting in June. With business matters suspended to focus on the 50-year celebration, Bohach read the minutes from the first meeting of the club.

Those in attendance included Marlene Hare, whose parents and friends were responsible for organizing the start of the Three Score Seniors Club five decades ago.

Another guest at the event was Weirton Mayor Dean Harris.

Harris discussed future plans for the city of Weirton and talked about the improvements which are currently being made. A question-and-answer period followed the mayor’s speech.

Members who are celebrating a birthday during the month of June were recognized. Members included Leonard Ginier, Donna Flipowski, Mary Louise Danek, Marry Ellen Groves and Vivian Weigel.

A cake decorated in the “50” theme was served to the group.

Throughout the celebration, prizes were awarded to the following members: Denise Slade, Diane Ceraolo, Winnie Kemp, Ron Baker, Ed Powell, McCarrick, Sandra Briggs, Bob Watson, Barbara Purks, Lee Edwards, Larry Purks and Brenda Edwards.

Members were aked to bring along their favorite joke to tell during the June 26 meeting at Undo’s.