The Evergreens Hosts 1950’s Sock Hop Community Party

Moorestown, NJ – Residents, staff, board members and friends of The Evergreens in Moorestown recently dusted off their leather jackets and saddle shoes in preparation for a night of old fashion, 1950’s inspired fun as the community hosted their highly anticipated Sock Hop-themed Community Party to kick off the Spring season.

Held annually, the community party featured an array of delicious foods, music and lots of fun! Attendees danced the night away to the musical stylings of Joey D’s Doo Wop Band, sipped on classic root beer floats and enjoyed an array of classic American fare.

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Fifties 1.jpg – Nick Dickinson and Tom Colbert from the Dining Services department served up freshly made root beer floats.

Fifties 2.jpg – The Evergreens resident Barry Platt dressed up as Elvis for the party, pictured here with companions Lisa S. (left) and Deb Steinberg (right) of Bayada Home Health Care.

Fifties 4.jpg – The Pink Ladies made an appearance at the Community Party – (from left) Lauren Coleman, Director of Recreation and Wellness at The Evergreens; May Horton, private companion/guest of The Evergreens; and Cathy Nakonetschny, Director of Social Services at The Evergreens.

About The Evergreens:

The Evergreens was founded in 1919 in Bound Brook, NJ, by the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. In 1949, it moved to Moorestown, NJ, founded by the Society of Friends in 1672. Today, The Evergreens offers gracious retirement living continuing its more than 90-year tradition of caring. Since its inception, The Evergreens’ mission has been to enhance the quality of life of those it serves.