Hats off to Annual Senior Fashion Show

ALACHUA – The annual Cleather Hathcock Community Center Senior Fashion Show was held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at Mebane Middle School Auditorium. Wal-Mart Distribution Center and the City of Alachua donated Christmas gifts to give out to seniors, children and other members of the audience.

Bill Rodgers entertained with contemporary jazz music while Wilma Rodgers emceed the colorful event on stage. The State of Florida recognized the dancing group from the community center Cha’s Cha’s. The senior dancers performed three numbers while Alachua Police Department Major Assistant Chief Chad Scott and community center volunteers Rose Brown and Retha Peterson gave out the gifts to the adults and children.

Over 20 seniors took to the runway on stage under the lights escorted by area residents. Damon Messina and Sam Markowitz from the City of Alachua Recreation Department along with the City Manager Traci Cain and Mayor Gib Coerper welcome the audience and the fashion show participants.

City of Alachua Commissioner Shirley Green Brown participated on stage with the ladies and men and was a highlight of the Fashion Show.

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