​Our Story

Dr. Nardia Aldridge is an occupational therapist, gerontologist, healthcare administrator, and United States Army veteran. She has dedicated more than twenty years to serving the mature adult community. She is also a mom, educator, wife, sister, aunt, and friend.

Tähti’s Social Club was born from Dr. Aldridge’s personal experience. Her Jamaican mother, Brenda Reid, affectionately called “Tähti,” was an early retiree who lived with Dr. Aldridge, her husband, and their children for a time. Tähti enjoyed playing dominoes and ludi, cooking, and dancing to reggae and soca music.

Whenever the topic came up, Tähti made it clear that she did not want to attend senior citizen centers, adult day clubs, or nursing homes. She saw them as places for old people that felt boring, too structured, and without cultural flavor.

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A Daughter’s Vision

Like many Caribbean middle-aged professionals, Dr. Aldridge found herself balancing a demanding career, caring for her children, managing their education, and supporting her aging mother, often while her husband was away on military duty. Despite her best efforts, she could not spend as much time as she wanted with her mom. Tähti spent many hours alone at home watching television, longing for meaningful social interaction.

When Dr. Aldridge searched for programs that would meet her mother’s needs, the only options available were traditional senior centers, which Tähti refused to attend. There were no spaces designed for active, mature Caribbean adults that offered culturally relevant activities and the warmth of shared heritage.

Tähti passed away in 2019, but her spirit continues to inspire the work that bears her name. Out of love for her mother and a desire to support other families in similar situations, Dr. Aldridge created Tähti’s Social Club. 

 

What We Offer

• Connection-The power of social connection with people who share similar life experiences and culture

• Laughter-The healing medicine of laughter through fun, engaging, and culturally inspired activities

• Service-The joy of giving back by sharing their knowledge, experience, and talents with others

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Join the Experience

Tähti’s Social Club is not just a place to go. It is a place to do! Whether you are joining a book club, attending a lecture or discussion, visiting a museum, enjoying dinner with friends, dancing, or sharing laughter over a good meal, you will be doing what you love in the company of people who understand your culture and values.

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Join us at Tähti’s Social Club, where community, culture, and connection come together. Contact us today and tell us what you would like to do.