Since 2008 North Haven’s Senior Songsters, a chorus comprised of two dozen local senior citizens, has visited the town’s elementary schools in December for annual holiday concerts. On Dec. 14, they passed through Clintonville Elementary School.

“It’s so wonderful to work for the kids,” said Philomena Gambardella, group director. “They enjoy it, and we’re always asked back, so we must be doing the right thing.”

Seated Indian-style on Clintonville’s rubbery gym floor, students enjoyed Senior Songsters’ performance, an hour-long show of holiday staples including “Rudolph,” “Dashing through the Snow” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

“This is a wonderful display of senior citizens and their talents, their energy,” said Clintonville principal Lauretta Dowling. “This gets everybody ready for the holidays.”

“I don’t know if the kids even see them as senior citizens,” Dowling added. “They think of them as nice people who come and share their talents with them.”

Gambardella and her crew sang for Montowese Elementary School on Dec. 13, and will appear at Green Acres on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and Ridge Road on Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. Begun three years ago, the yearly entertainment benefits from musical teamwork.

“They all work together like a team,” Gambardella said of the chorus. “There’s no effort in running this. They all love the music and the company. Everybody gets along here. No matter what we sing, we’re always welcome back.”

Extra flourishes added holiday charm. For “Rudolph,” a soloist donned a bright red nose. When performing “Jingle Bells,” all members shook shiny bells to provide appropriate background music. The kids sang along with familiar jingles, wide smiles across their faces.

“The kids love it, especially the jingle spells,” said Senior Songster pianist Joan Gillooly. “This is a great intergeneration activity between seniors and the little ones.”

Anticipation for the annual round of concerts itself is now a holiday tradition for Senior Songsters. “They look forward to it every single year,” said Sue Jung, program director of North Haven’s senior center. “This is one of their most favorite things to do, go to the elementary schools and entertain the students. They start asking me about this in August.”

“Looking out into the audience, they feel like they’re bringing joy and happiness to the kids during the holiday season,” Jung added. “They’re kids at heart, too.”