Raymond Abbazio, a Queens occupational therapist, is joined by retiree Demetrios Siatos as he sits down to indulge in some Greek fare.

Chairperson Demetra Savopolis (back row, right) and historical consultant and composer Vassilios Chrissochos (back row, second from right), the keynote speaker, pose with members at the registration desk.

Members pay close attention to details about the Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire during the video presentation titled “1821 — The Liberation of Greece.”

Retiree Linde Barrera asks one of many questions prompted by the presentation.

A sumptuous buffet included Greek salad, spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese pie), vegetarian moussaka (an oven-baked casserole), meat and vegetable skewers, stuffed grape leaves and baklava (pastry made with nuts and honey).

Retirees Ken Solway and Leona Ackerman mug for the camera.

Retirees Iris Nelson-Schwartz (left) and Valerie Gulston enjoy the chance for fellowship, which is really what committee events are all about.

It’s girls’ night out for retirees (from left) Patricia Lazas, Helen Fotiou, Demi Kristy and Fay Kozas.