More than 100 seniors filled Spinelli’s Banquet Hall on Bennington Street Wednesday for the East Boston Golden Age Club’s annual Mother’s Day banquet.

With roses on the tables and pink napkins in their laps, the seniors — mostly women — chatted as hits by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra played in the background.

The club has been putting on the banquet for more than 30 years, according to its vice president, Marie Cavallaro.

“It was here that, years ago, we decided that there should be one night where the mothers and their husbands — but mostly the mothers — could get together and have a nice, special meal, and what better day than Mother’s Day?’’ Cavallaro said with a laugh.

She said that Mother’s Day is a time when she can reflect on motherhood and count her blessings.

“I have two children and seven grandchildren. I just got to spend time with my daughter and her children, so I’m pretty happy,’’ she said.

As soup was served, Mayor Martin J. Walsh addressed the mothers and expressed his gratitude to them.

“Mother’s Day is a very special day, and I just want to thank you all for what you do,’’ Walsh said.

The mayor posed for pictures and swayed on the dance floor as he was serenaded by “That’s Amore.’’ He then turned the microphone over to Police Commissioner William B. Evans and Representative Adrian Madaro, who both offered similar thanks and praise to the assembled seniors.

Cavallaro said the club appreciated the recognition from the mayor and other city officials. She added that the focus of the banquet was still on the mothers, not politics, and that she wished every mother could have a lovely, relaxing Sunday.

“When you’ve lived as long as I have, you know that every Mother’s Day is important, but they’re also very different. I just hope everyone can have a wonderful day and be happy,’’ Cavallaro said.

“I know I am,’’ she added.

Andrew Grant can be reached at andrew.grant@globe.com.