On Wednesday, October 30th (the eve of ‘All Hallows’ Eve’), the Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center sponsored this year’s Halloween Luncheon at the Holliston Senior Center.
Carol Lapolka from the Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center welcomed and thanked the guests. Senior Center Director, Linda Marshall added her welcome as well. (Not seen in this photo is that Linda’s necklace of Jack o’ lanterns did blink.)Chef Rick Robidoux is joined by Steve Kiley, both from Mary Ann Morse, along with Holliston’s own Kathy Loring, to serve Hawaiian Chicken, Rice Pilaf, and green beans.
Johnny Cash (a.k.a. Robert Black) entertained during lunch with several of Mr. Cash’s famous tunes. By far the favorite was “Boy Named Sue” If you think he looks familiar – he is. Last year he entertained as Elvis.
It’s a sea of orange throughout the hall. Each place setting included a goody bag of Treats!
Of course, every Senior Center luncheon has fabulous prizes.
A big thank you to Mary Ann Morse Healthcare, the Senior Center staff, and the many volunteers that made the event possible. Also, if you weren’t able to attend, or are a big fan of Johnny Cash, you can catch a recording of the event on HCAT.
The COVID-19 Pandemic still has its tentacles in planning and events, especially concerning those involving larger groups. Last year the local Lions Club cancelled its annual carnival due to Governor Baker’s stay-at-home orders. The local American Legion Post 47, equally affected, cancelled its Laser Light Show at Goodwill Park in July to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital’s waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on their small English village. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame. Directed by Marianne Phinney and based on a true story, Calendar Girls by Tim Firth is the Walpole Footlighters next production.