Marion Senior Center correspondent
Seniors celebrated Mardi Gras Feb. 16, playing Dixieland jazz all morning. Thelma Blosser brought Mardi Gras beads for everybody to wear and shared information about the holiday. The group then marched to “When the Saints go Marching In,” with Marilyn Geis accompanying on the piano.
Senior Center Day was Feb. 17. Val Morgan gave a presentation, sharing her experiences over 19 years of serving food to entertainers at the Kansas State Fair. She brought many scrapbook photos signed by the celebrities she met.
Jerry Kline brought ice cream bars for his birthday.
Seniors are collecting used postage stamps for a charity or a collector. The stamps are available to interested parties.
Trail Song Willie will perform March 3 at the center.
A group will attend a matinee performance of “All Shook Up,” featuring Elvis Presley songs, March 25 at the Crown Uptown in Wichita. For more information, contact Shirley Moore at (620) 382-3758.