Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Aloha Senior Luau hosted by Suffolk Parks and Rec



The Suffolk Parks and Recreation hosted its 10th annual Senior Luau at the National Guard Armory. Seniors from Suffolk, Franklin, Zuni, Isle of Wight and Charles City were treated to games, dancing, prizes, vendor information and lunch. Over 200 seniors participated.


William Barnes of Franklin and Leroy Andrews of Suffolk enjoyed the activities.

From left: Earva Sumblin of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia- Franklin office, Gail Clements of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia-Suffolk office and Katelynn Whitehead.

Suffolk Parks and Recreation staff, from left: Phillippia Goodman, event coordinator Tamara Brown and Wilma Picot.

Volunteer Khadijah Riddick, left, of Kings Fork Middle School in Suffolk and P.J. Pierno of Heartland Home Health Care.

Clarence and Nell Johnson, who wore costumes shipped to them from their son in Hawaii, won

Mary Christian Banks, left, and Mary Belton of Franklin also attended last year's event.

Front to back: Sisters Willie Mae Deloach and Alice McDonald with their cousin Julia Bradley.

Portia and Barbara McClenny of Wakefield.

Alice Whitehead, manager of Senior Services- Franklin office, shared a laugh with Phillipia Goodman of Suffolk Parks and Recreation.

From left: Suffolk residents Hazel Byrum,