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CBC Hosts Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration for Triangle Seniors

  • Andrea Osborne
  • December 21, 2010
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Golden Years Celebration
Triangle Seniors dance the morning away at the Golden Years Celebration sponsored by CBC on Friday, December 17th.
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Seniors from across the Triangle gathered for the annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 17, 2010, at the Raleigh Convention Center.   Capitol Broadcasting Company sponsors the annual event for the over 50 Golden Years Clubs in the Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department. 

The morning event began with breakfast, included a musical program and then moved on to dancing for the attendees.  Seniors created a festive atmosphere dressed in their holiday best.

AARP joined CBC and Raleigh Parks & Rec in presenting the event this year. 

“There is power in celebration,” AARP Associate State Director Debra Tyler-Horton told the Golden Years members.  “There is joy in celebration and hope in celebration.  We celebrate you.”

WRAL-TV Anchor Debra Morgan and WRAL-TV Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel emceed the program, while WRAL-TV Anchor Gerald Morgan conducted live interviews from the audience during the morning.

Bill Leslie
WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie sang a song inspired by one of his favorite Christmas presents, a Lionel train.
Gerald Owens, Debra Morgan & Greg Fishel
WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens (l to r), Debra Morgan & Greg Fishel emcee the morning event.

The Oakwood Waits sang a few carols during breakfast and then Rozlyn Sorrell opened the program with a moving rendition of “God Bless America” for the invocation. 

“We’ve been through trials in these tough economic times,” said Sorrell.  “But we still live in the greatest country on earth.”

Raleigh Parks & Rec Program Director Steve White made a special presentation to Major Pete Costas of the Salvation Army as the program began.  The Golden Years Clubs had stuffed 500 stockings for the Salvation Army to give to children in need.  Costas said this year that the parents of over 7,200 children would be coming to the Army to shop in their toy shop and be able to provide Christmas for their kids.

Sassy Classics
The Sassy Classics Dance Troupe kick up their heels for two different numbers during the program.
Interview
WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens (center) interviews a couple who has been married for 50 years.

Other entertainers during the morning included the Sassy Classics Dance Troupe, dancers from age 62 – 82; WRAL-TV Anchor Bill Leslie, who performed as a surprise guest; God’s Men of Harmony, an a cappella quartet; and Fern Grounds & Capital Jazz Band, who provided music that got the dance floor filled.

Morgan & Fishel drew for door prizes during the program.  All seniors received a bag of goodies and a poinsettia to take home with them.

WRAL-TV is producing a Golden Years special, including footage from the 2010 event, to air on TV 5 at 1pm on Christmas Day.

Golden Years Celebration
Seniors sing along to” Jingle Bells.”
God's Men of Harmony
God’s Men of Harmony sings two Christmas carols for the crowd.

Happy Holidays from CBC!

 

Golden Years Celebration

CBC treats Triangle seniors to the annual Golden Years Celebration at the Raleigh Convention Center on Friday, December 17, 2010.
CBC sponsors Golden Years with Raleigh Parks & Rec. This year AARP helped present the event as well.
Seniors from the Raleigh Golden Years clubs gather each year for the annual holiday entertainment event.
Seniors decked in their holiday best enjoy breakfast together.
Raleigh seniors adorned in their holiday best enjoy CBC’s annual Golden Years Celebration.
Raleigh seniors adorned in their holiday best enjoy CBC’s annual Golden Years Celebration.
CBC retiree Mary Jane Campbell enjoys the event with her friends.
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish (l to r), WRAL-TV’s Marian Bell & WRAL-TV’s Loretta Harper-Arnold helped coordinate different facets of the Golden Years Celebration.
Several organizations have booths at the events to provide helpful information to seniors.
Several organizations have booths at the events to provide helpful information to seniors.
Several organizations have booths at the events to provide helpful information to seniors.
Seniors arrive at the Raleigh Convention Center for the holiday event.
Seniors fills the ballroom at the Raleigh Convention Center.
All attendees receive a bag with several goodies to take home.
The Oakwood Waits provide holiday carols during breakfast.
Seniors from the Raleigh Golden Years clubs gather each year for the annual holiday entertainment event.
WRAL-TV’s Steve Hammel (l to r), WRAL-TV’s Jim Rothschild & Corp’s Jim Goodmon attend the event on behalf of CBC.
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan welcomes the Golden Years clubs.
WRAL-TV personalities Gerald Owens (l to r), Debra Morgan & Greg Fishel emcee the morning event.
Debra Tyler-Horton, Associate State Director of the AARP, greets the seniors from the stage.
Rozlyn Sorrell wows the crowd with a rendition of “God Bless America” for the invocation.
Roslyn Sorrell also gets the musical program off to a good holiday start with “O Holy Night.”
The crowd gives Sorrell a rousing standing ovation.
Steve White of the Raleigh Parks & Rec (left) makes a presentation to the Salvation Army on behalf of the Golden Years Clubs.
WRAL-TV’s Greg Fishel (center) & WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan draw for prizes during breaks between the musical performances.
WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens (center) interviews seniors live during the event, including this couple who is celebrating 50 years of marriage.
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish (right) works behind-the-scenes with WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens to set up the live interviews.
Even seniors are techno. Many snap away on their cell phones to have pictures from the event.
Raleigh seniors adorned in their holiday best enjoy CBC’s annual Golden Years Celebration.
The Sassy Classics Dance Troupe takes the stage.
The Sassy Classics dancers strut their stuff.
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan (left) & WRAL-TV’s Greg Fishel interview their colleague, WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie, who shows up as a surprise guest.
WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie surprises the crowd with a special appearance and a song.
WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie performs one of his songs inspired by a favorite Christmas gift, a Lionel train.
God’s Men of Harmony impress the crowd with their a capella renditions of two Christmas favorites, “Silent Night” & “Away in a Manger.”
God’s Men of Harmony puts their own twist on “Away in a Manger.”
God’s Men of Harmony provides for an enthusiastic crowd.
WRAL-TV’s Randy Mews (left) & WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish produce the live interviews.
WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens (right) holds another live interview for the crowd with Pauline Latta who is about turn 99.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
The Sassy Classics come back for a toy soldier routine.
Fern Grounds jazzes things up with her band.
The Capital Jazz Band plays with Fern Grounds, providing some dancing music for the seniors.
The Capital Jazz Band plays with Fern Grounds, providing some dancing music for the seniors.
Seniors sing along to “Jingle Bells” with Fern Grounds & the Capital Jazz Band.
Golden Years Club members take to the dance floor.
Golden Years Club members take to the dance floor while Fern Grounds sings a few tunes with The Capital Jazz Band.
Golden Years Club members take to the dance floor.
Golden Years Club members take to the dance floor.
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