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Golden Years Holiday Celebration

Raleigh Seniors Gather for 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, Sponsored by CBC

  • Andrea Osborne
  • December 18, 2019
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Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Members of the over 30 senior clubs in the City of Raleigh gathered for the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  Capitol Broadcasting Company and the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department teamed up to present the event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The ballroom was filled to capacity as seniors enjoyed a hot breakfast and musical entertainment for the holiday.  WRAL-TV Anchors Ken Smith helped emcee the event for the first time alongside WRAL-TV Anchor Renee Chou who returned for second year.  WRAL-TV Anchor Brian Shrader rounded out the trio.

“This is a wonderful time of year and a wonderful celebration,” Raleigh Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources Interim Director Scott Payne told the crowd.  “If you came here and weren’t in the Christmas spirit, you will be when you leave.”

Mary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh Mayor-Elect, also brought greetings to the seniors, describing the event as “celebrating being together.”

She spoke of the Raleigh Golden Years Clubs as “helping you celebrate the later years of your life.  Getting out there and having the best life you can.”

The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Todd Riddick of the Raleigh Parks, Rec and Cultural Resources presented $2,000 raised and about 500 stockings stuff by the Golden Years Clubs  to the Salvation Army as part of the program.

Musical entertainment began with The Cardinal Singers and continued with an invocation by Jake Bryant of The Capital Ambassadors.  The program continued with Christmas tunes from United Cadence, Shawn ‘CoCo’ McMillan, and Capital Ambassadors.  The fun concluded with big band music from Leon Jordan’s Continentals which brought the seniors to the dance floor.

WRAL-TV will broadcast highlights from the 62nd annual program on Christmas Day.  Tune in to WRAL-TV on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at 2pm for “A Golden Years Holiday Special.”

Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Capitol Broadcasting Company teamed up with the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Scott Reid & Loretta Harper-Arnold
WRAL-TV’s Scott Reid and WRAL-TV’s Loretta Harper-Arnold help represent Capitol Broadcasting and work behind the scenes at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Don Ursich
WRAL-TV’s Don Urisch helps represent Capitol Broadcasting and works behind the scenes at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Fred Fletcher
The 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting kicks off with footage of former CBC President Fred Fletcher singing his infamous “All I Want Is My Two Front Teeth” at a past event. The 2019 program took place on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Fred Fletcher
The 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting kicks off with footage of former CBC President Fred Fletcher singing his infamous “All I Want Is My Two Front Teeth” at a past event. The 2019 program took place on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
The Cardinal Singers
The Cardinal Singers entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors sing along at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
WRAL-TV/Corp’s Loretta Harper-Arnold (right) chats with new Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Ken Smith, Renee Chou & Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith (left), Renee Chou & Brian Shrader welcome attendees to the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Ken Smith, Renee Chou & Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith (left), Renee Chou & Brian Shrader welcome attendees to the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Ken Smith, Renee Chou & Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith (left), Renee Chou & Brian Shrader welcome attendees to the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Ken Smith, Renee Chou & Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith (left), Renee Chou & Brian Shrader welcome attendees to the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Ken Smith, Renee Chou & Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith (left), Renee Chou & Brian Shrader welcome attendees to the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Scott Payne
Scott Payne, Interim Director of the Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept welcomes attendees to the the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Scott Payne
Scott Payne, Interim Director of the Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept welcomes attendees to the the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Mary Ann Baldwin
Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin speaks brings greetings to the attendees at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Mary Ann Baldwin
Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin speaks brings greetings to the attendees at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Mary Ann Baldwin
Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin speaks brings greetings to the attendees at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Todd Riddick (left) of Raleigh Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources, along with his staff, presents stockings and donations to Major Al Newsome of the Salvation Army at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019..
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Todd Riddick (left) of Raleigh Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources, along with his staff, presents stockings and donations to Major Al Newsome of the Salvation Army at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019..
Jake Bryant
Jake Bryant sings the invocation at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Santa arrives to help with prize drawings at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive to help with prize drawings at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
WRAl-TV’s Ken Smith gets help from Santa & Mrs. Claus and a Raleigh Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources elf for the prize drawings at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
WRAl-TV’s Ken Smith gets help from Santa & Mrs. Claus and a Raleigh Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources elf for the prize drawings at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
United Cadence
United Cadence entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
United Cadence
United Cadence entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
United Cadence
United Cadence entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
United Cadence
United Cadence entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
United Cadence
United Cadence entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
BrianShrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
BrianShrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Ken Smith & Renee Chou
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith & Renee Chou emcee the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Ken Smith & Renee Chou
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith & Renee Chou emcee the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Shawn "CoCo' McMillan
Shawn ‘Coco’ McMillan entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Shawn 'CoCo' McMillan
Shawn ‘Coco’ McMillan entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
The Capital Ambassadors wait to go on stage as Shawn ‘CoCo’ McMillan sings at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Scott Reid
WRAL-TV’s Scott Reid works behind the scenes at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Shawn ‘Coco’ McMillan entertains the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Capital Ambassadors
The Capital Ambassadors entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith snaps a selfie with a club member at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors enjoy the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Leon Jordan's Continentals
Leon Jordan’s Continentals entertain the crowd at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Celebration on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Golden Years Holiday Celebration
Raleigh seniors take to the dance floor at the 62nd Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

 

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