Jenny Monroe

Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel coordinator, said the honor is based on the program's record-breaking success in 2007.

"Watson Homestead is the largest Elderhostel site in western New York, hosting 787 participants in 2007 who came for 27 program weeks from February to December," Monroe said.

Elderhostel, an international educational and travel provider for senior citizens, is in its 26th year at Watson Homestead, Monroe said.

Local Elderhostel programs highlight the Corning Museum of Glass and other major southern Finger Lakes regional attractions, Monroe said.

The program accounts for more than 40 percent of the center's annual revenue.

"I never cease to be amazed at the energy and vitality of the 'elders' who come to Watson Homestead," Monroe said.

Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel coordinator, said the honor is based on the program's record-breaking success in 2007.

"Watson Homestead is the largest Elderhostel site in western New York, hosting 787 participants in 2007 who came for 27 program weeks from February to December," Monroe said.

Elderhostel, an international educational and travel provider for senior citizens, is in its 26th year at Watson Homestead, Monroe said.

Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel Coordinator
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What a joy it was to have our friends Jennifer and Christopher Hopper back with us along with 200 plus youth this past February for the annual Southern Tier Baptist Youth Retreat.

After an enjoyable drive from Virginia with friends John and Jill Quinley, including a picnic lunch at a pictuesque spot on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, we arrived at the Homestead in late afternoon.
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Along with our room keys and registration packets, we received a friendly greeting from Jenny Monroe, an Elderhostel coordinator who has been doing programs at the Homestead for seven years. She gave an orientation on the week's activities after dinner and, as is customary, asked each of the 41 participants to tell a little bit about themselves and what they are "passionate" about (excluding grandchildren). At least 15 states are represented in this group, from New York to Florida, from Kansas to North Carolina. Not everyone is retired.
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Jenny Monroe acted out several roles in telling the Iroquois story of creation and other fascinating stories about the Haudenosaunee, "people of the longhouse. In these structures lived members of the five tribes of the Iroquois. Longfellow's Hiawatha lived in one. Monroe said women were a dominant force in the history of the Iroquois and had an influence on the beginning of the women's movement in the U.S. in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
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Jenny Monroe walked us through the downtown Gaffer District (named for the term given to a glassblower) and pointed out interesting features on the brick and terra cotta ornamented commercial buildings, which date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

For more information, schedules and costs, contact Jenny Monroe at (607) 962-0541, ext. 403, or send e-mail to watsonjenny@stny.rr.com.

"There are incredible resources here," said Jennie Monroe, director of marketing and programming development at Watson Homestead.

It will feature Connie Bergh and Ray Benedict, who will offer their humor and insight; Millie Yeman and a Crystal Chords Quartet who will sing and discuss the Singing Valentines Project; Dennis Madden who will look ahead to upcoming shows at the Clemens Center; and Earl Barfoot who will talk with Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel director, about programs of special interest to senior citizens at Watson Homestead.

For further information call Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel Coordinator, at Watson Homestead, 607-962-0541 or e-mail her at watsonjenny@stny.rr.com

For further information and/or commuter registration forms, call Jenny Monroe, Elderhostel Coordinator, at Watson Homestead, 607-962-0541 or e-mail her at watsonjenny@stny.rr.com .