ESCANABA – Seniors eager to relive the magic of prom – or experience it for the very first time – are invited to the Daily Press’ ‘Moonlight and Memories’ Senior Prom.

The event will be held March 19 at the Highland Golf Club and is open to all adults aged 55 and older. Enjoy an evening of music, snacks, drinks, dancing and nostalgia!

Doors to the event will open at 4:30 p.m., and the event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sarah Greenlund, publisher of the Daily Press, spearheaded the event in hopes to bring awareness to different programs and services available to seniors at the Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency (MDSCAA). The event’s sponsors include the MDSCAA, Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) and Family Crest Living.

“I came up with this idea to help draw awareness to the programs of the Community Action Agency,” said Greenlund. “They help so many of our community members, and I felt this would be a fun way to pay it forward to them.”

Gary Willoughby, executive director of the MDSCAA, noted the organization’s appreciation to the community’s seniors.

“We are honored to be a part of the upcoming Senior Prom at Highland Golf Club,” said Willoughby. “Our seniors provide us with wisdom, experience and a connection to the unique histories of all the communities we serve. They’ve done so much to make this a better place to live and an event like this is a modest way to thank them for their important role in our three counties.”

Willoughby also emphasized their excitement for a night full of joy, stating “Hosting a fun event for them to feel like kids again is something our staff is very excited about and hopefully we’ll have a packed house!”

Tickets include round-trip transportation provided by DATA. Seniors will be picked up at the Gladstone and Escanaba Senior Centers at 4 p.m. and dropped off to their residences after the event.

Amy Fudala, mobility manager at Delta Area Transit and Schoolcraft County Transit authorities, spoke on the role DATA will play at the event.

“Delta Area Transit Authority is proud to support our community’s seniors by providing safe, reliable transportation to the Moonlight & Memories 55+ Senior Prom Night,” said Fudala.

“We believe every resident deserves the opportunity to enjoy social events that bring joy, connection, and lasting memories. Our team is honored to help make this special evening accessible to all who wish to attend.”

Family Crest Living, a professional assisted adult living home in Escanaba, is also proud to support an evening dedicated to seniors.

“An active lifestyle keeps the heart young,” said Kristy Dumas, nursing administrator at Family Crest Living. “The Senior Prom brings people together, and events like these allow our seniors to reminisce, reconnect and create beautiful memories. Family Crest Living is grateful to sponsor this special event that celebrates our seniors.”

Tickets to dance the night away are $20 each with limited availability. To purchase, stop in to the Daily Press or call the Daily Press at (906) 786-2021.

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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.