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With the addition of a door prize for both the Social and birthday parties and the special prize for the birthday
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that approximately 60 seniors participated, with decorative hats (each one made thier own hat) in the crazy hat contest. Our Congratulations to all the Seniors, the original ideas thought of by every one who participated was wonderful. Unfortunately all of
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celebrants, and the wonderful donations from the merchants, you the Seniors have made the year successful by your increased attendance at all of our monthly recreation sessions.
Thanks to all of you for helping to make our Senior Center one of the most active centers in the state. Let’s make each year more active with increased attendance for all recreational events.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
The May Senior Birthday Party held at the Waveland Civic Center was a huge success.
Ninety-five Senior Citizens and staff members were entertained by Jerry and I-ani, Hawaiian Duo, who presented the Seniors with 30 minutes of a great variety show.
"They opened with a Hawaiian Medley of songs and dances, followed by a duet (Song) Tiny Bubbles, Mr. Bo Jungles, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Lani’s Solo on Cuambo Calienta El Sol (Love me with all your heart) was done with finesse, as were all their numbers.
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Most original Hat, second prize, Memie Holland, one cross from Lusich’s Department Store; first prize Chris Cleggett, dinner for two, Pizza Hut.
Congratulations to all of the winners and a special thank you to all the merchants from Pam Jones and Debbie Yarbrough for their contributions to the Crazy Hat contest.
Guest of honor was Mrs. Cliff Finch, the Governor’s wife, and daughter Janet Finch, accompanied by Jim
second, and third and fourt prizes in the Senior Citizer Art Show held at tf Edgewater Plaza fro: Monday, May 22nd, to Frida May 26th. We are proud of o art students and their i structor in oil paintings, M Carl Baldenhofer, for th< outstanding work. First pri winner, Pete Carr, subjei Sailboat; Second Prize wi ner, Lelia Saxon Baldenhoft subject-Snow Scene; Thi Prize winner, Eva Manie subject-Farm House; Foui Prize Hilda Wendt, subjec Mountain Scene. CONGRATULATIONS 1
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The Judges for the contest were Fran Thrombly, Secretary to Mayor Bennett of Bay St. Louis, Jerri Benigno Secretary, Hancock Chamber of Commerce and Conrad Mauffray, Director of United Way. The judges had a difficult time selecting winners for the various categories.
After much deliberation they selected the following Seniors as 1st and 2nd prize winners: Smallest Hat, Julia Leddy, second prize $2 cash award courtesy RSVP First prize, Bernice Rheames, $4
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We were also honored with the presence of Mrs. Jane Kennedy, deputy director, Area On Aging SMPDD, and Sharon Shoewatter, secretary.
All guests related how happy they were to be invited
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ALL KEEP UP THE GOO] WORK WORK SENIORS. HERE AND THERE Mr. and Mrs. Harla Watkins of Bay St. Louis wer paid a surprise visit by thei niece and nephew, Mr an Mrs. Cummings and thei three children from Bato


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