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Show ! i j ' I 'A -.S-... Senior Citizens were royally treated Saturday night to a Luau feast, prepared and served by Catering Service at no cost to the club members. Nearly 100 enjoyed the chicken, ham saladwlth all the Hawaiian trimmings spread prepared by Ralph Miller, Jr., and his staff. (Photo bvW. D. McArthurl Senior Citizens Treated to Great Evening of Fun, Food, Entertainment fyW.D. McArthur Color was the theme of the Sitirday night Luau as nearly 1)0 Senior Citizens met at jji dub house to have an (lining of fun and dancing. lie riotous colors on the jjmu dresses of the ladies oJ shirts of the men was a Hearing sight with the leis jugling from every neck. lie celebration in honor of ieMoab Senior Citizens was aitred by Ralph Miller's feting Service free of charge. Those donating their time to not only prepare the food but help serve were Ralph Miller and his wife Shirley. Jean Posey prepared most of the food, refusing pay for her extra service. Her daughter Teresa not only helped serve the food but was responsible for a night out of the hospital for Mada Williams and Bertha Murphy. Both of these gracious grac-ious ladies seemed pleased at a change from the routine of hospital life. After the meal and the hall cleared, "The Sundusters" played music for the dancing that followed. "The Sundusters" Sundust-ers" also donated their time and talent. Before the dancing, a group 0f young ladies under the direction direc-tion of teacher Sandra Killpack entertained with Hawaiian dances. All of the dancers wore costumes of Hawaii complete with grass skirts and leis. Their names are Terri Brown, La Nette. and Cindy Westwood (Cindy was present but unable to dance), Mary Adair, Carol Gaugh, Brenda Ankrum and Tricia Caine. A special guest was a very beautiful lady from Japan, Mrs. Ritsuka Mizuno dressed in a traditional Japanese Kimona and shoes. Mrs. Mizuno is visiting with Clark and Lula DeLong in Moab. It was with Mrs. Mizuno's family that Olivia DeLong spent three weeks in Japan last year through the 4-H program. A wind of wild gusts and heavy blows prevented the Luau from being held outside where it had been planned at the home of Pearl (Sis) Taylor. Madge Warde, coordinator for the Senior Citizens, with the help of Eva Lathrop and Ellen Thomson had the tables set up and decorated at Pearl's home but the wind that blew until 2 a.m. Sunday morning changed every ones' plans. Decorations were moved to the Senior Citizens Club House and the event was held there. Reservations limited to 78 had been the plan, but due to extra calls after the 78 pool were filled, Ralph Miller told Madge Warde that he would supply food for all who wanted to attend. In fact, so much food was supplied that most of the Senior Citizens were able to take home food for later. (This is called Doggie Bagging). It should be pointed out that the men as usual were the first to give in while dancing but in all fairness to them they were out numbered two to one by the ladies. Lois Latham acting as toastmaster called out the names of those Seniors having a birthday during August and a Happy Birthday song was sung but the cake to celebrate the occasion was "ice boxed" until the following Saturday. |