Seniors at the Amherst Senior Center are expressing frustration with a new no-gambling policy that has been implemented at the center. The policy prohibits all forms of gambling, including bingo and poker. The policy was implemented by the Amherst Town Council, which cited concerns about the potential risks of gambling for seniors.
The seniors are upset about the new policy, as they believe that it is an overreach by the town council.
"We are adults, we can make our own decisions about whether or not to gamble," said one senior, "this policy is an infringement on our rights."
The Amherst Senior Center is a popular gathering place for seniors in the town, and the no-gambling policy is a significant change to the center's activities. The center has long offered bingo and poker games, which were popular among the seniors.
The town council implemented the policy after receiving complaints from some seniors about the risks of gambling. The council cited concerns about the potential for seniors to become addicted to gambling, and to lose large amounts of money.
The seniors are planning to meet with the town council to express their concerns about the policy. They are hoping to convince the council to reconsider the policy and to allow some forms of gambling to continue at the center.
The Amherst Senior Center is an important part of the town's social services for seniors. The center provides a range of activities and services, including meals, transportation, and recreational activities. The no-gambling policy is a significant change to the center's activities, and it is likely to have a major impact on the seniors who use the center.
The next step for the seniors is to meet with the town council and to express their concerns about the policy. The council will then consider the seniors' concerns and will make a decision about whether or not to reconsider the policy.