Bingo brings together Betsy Reid-Dorsey and her friends. 

Once a week, she and other Oliver Golden Seniors get together to test their luck. Sometimes they even travel to bingo halls up and down the East Coast.

On February 7, their venue of choice was the Rita Church Community Center in Clifton Park, where the city’s Recreation & Parks Department was hosting Generational Love Bingo.

The ritual is important to Reid-Dorsey, who turns 82 at the end of the month. Five years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since being in remission, she’s been on the move, traveling and taking advantage of everything life has to offer, including bingo with her friends. (Sanya Kamidi)

The Oliver Golden Senior members sit together post bingo game with their bingo cards and winnings. Credit: Sydney Allen
Betsy Reid-Dorsey, a member of the Oliver Golden Seniors. Betsy shared that she will be 82 at the end of February. Credit: Sydney Allen
A winner’s bingo card lays on the table. Credit: Sydney Allen
Elain Roberts, President of Oliver Golden Seniors. The Oliver Golden Seniors meet once a week to play bingo as well as gather to do other activites together. Credit: Sydney Allen
(From Left to right) Delorisa Wagner-Grey, Unknown, Yvette Jenkins, Betsy Reid-Dorsey, Elaine Roberts, Pamela Thomas, Lenora Davis, Janis Deaver, Nora Young. Sitting after the end of a game of bingo at Rita R. Church Community Center. Credit: Sydney Allen
Pamela Thomas, Vice President of Oliver Golden Seniors. Credit: Sydney Allen