Commack Nursing Home Residents Dance The Night Away At Prom

COMMACK, NY - Residents at a local nursing home proved there's no age limit to have a great time at prom.

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Commack recently hosted their 27th annual prom for senior citizens at the center's “New York, New York”-themed Simon Rainbow Room.

A total of 60 residents from the center enjoyed an evening of music, dance and high kicking, Rockette-style entertainment, courtesy of the award-winning Commack Cougarettes kickline and the Commack Grandfriends club.

"Prom is one of the highlights of the year for our residents and our Therapeutic Recreation staff," Dawn Lettau, Director of Therapeutic Recreation said. "We are fortunate to have wonderful volunteers from the community that look forward to socializing with our residents.

Vietnam war veteran Mark Stevenson was crowned Prom King and Victoria Hren Prom Queen by their
fellow residents.

Sporting corsages, boutonnieres and traditional prom court sashes, the nine member court and its king and queen led the dancing to a mix of old songs and new, amid a backdrop of taxi cars, shining city lights and a twinkling Manhattan skyline.

"The event helps to recapture memories of years gone by and affords those residents who never experienced prom in their youth the opportunity to participate in one of life’s milestone events," Lettau said. "It is an opportunity to make new friends and special memories. We were pleased to continue this age-old tradition at Gurwin. It was truly a night for all to remember.”

Check out photos from the event below: