Used jewelry and purse sale in Troy bags support for senior programs

TROY — The Friends of Troy Seniors’ annual Used Jewelry and Purse Sale attracted over 100 shoppers to support seniors June 13.

The annual sale featured a wide variety of accessories available to purchase, with proceeds going toward funding senior events.

The Friends of Troy Seniors is a nonprofit group that provides those over the age of 50 with different programs and events as a way to be involved with their community. Some of the different happenings associated with the group include senior picnics, ice cream socials, document shredding, bingo, exercise programs, and a lunch-and-learn speaker program.

The sale took place at the Troy Community Center, and various styles of jewelry, purses and wallets were available for purchase at bargain prices.

“This is an annual event that usually happens in November, but it was hard to get space then because of the election,” Bill Rhodes, a representative with the Friends of Troy Seniors, said. “People bring their donations from home to the front desk.”

A lot of the stuff that isn’t sold will either be kept for the next sale or donated to other charity sales and organizations, like St. Vincent de Paul. In the past, some of the items have even been used for scarecrows in the Troy Historic Village.

“Last year, around 40 clutch purses were donated to the dress shop at Troy Athens High School, where people can get formal dresses and accessories for free,” Jean Lawrence, an organizer for the event and a Friends of Troy Seniors representative, said.

Generally, this event raises several thousand dollars, which goes towards the different programs and events offered by the nonprofit.

For the next sale, there is an interest to hold it in April, though nothing is set in stone at this time.

For more information, visit troycf.org/donate/friends-of-troy-seniors.