The Town of Smithtown Recreation & Senior Citizens Departments will host its annual Tender Years Treasury, an independent holiday shopping experience for kids. On Saturday, December 7th, from 10AM to 1PM, children (grades K-5) can shop with a chaperone, and enjoy giving gifts to family & friends, without spoiling the surprise. Extra little shoppers may shop with parents and older siblings after 12:30PM. The Tender Years Treasury event showcases handmade gifts, all modestly priced at $5 and under. The independent kids shopping experience is held at the Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center.
“This event gets better every year. Local, incredibly talented artists provide reasonably priced homemade gift items specifically for younger residents to afford, with allowance money. The kids enjoy the thrill of picking out something special for family and school friends, without ruining the surprise. In addition to the independent shopping area, the team at Smithtown Recreation & the Senior Citizens Department have set up a variety of activities such as cookie decorating, face painting, and a gift wrapping station! They put their hearts into this annual event together and it shows on the faces of everyone who attends. There’s even a relaxing waiting area for parents to kick back and enjoy some R & R while the kids shop and have fun. I love taking my grandkids to tender years. If you haven’t experienced it yet… I highly recommend you save the date and bring the little ones.” – Supervisor Ed Wehrheim
In addition to a shopping area, entertainment includes face painting, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, balloon sculptures, and a free gift wrapping area. Additionally, guests can enter to win a homemade quilt, made by a very talented team of senior quilters. Adults can relax in a waiting area while kids independently shop for family and friends, supervised by a chaperone. Additionally, children are encouraged to bring a letter to Santa Claus, with return address information to receive a letter from the North Pole in return…