Last Saturday, March 9th, the Life Course Scholars Class set up and attended a Senior prom at the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center. I was part of the group that planned the event, so I arrived early to set up that day. Quite a few of my classmates arrived early to set up too. As we were setting up, my boyfriend and I were pulled aside by woman and we both had a great conversation with her about healthy aging and wellness. She talked about the class she was taking about the healthy foods for the mind. As the seniors began coming in, I was pulled aside by a woman who asked me to help her put on her makeup (blurry photo provided above). This was a moment that stuck with me throughout the event. She looked really happy to be there and happy that I helped her. It warmed my heart.
During the event, I worked at the photobooth. The polaroid camera was being a little temperamental. I had some trouble taking photos and it took a little bit of finessing, but I was able to take a photo for every senior who wanted one. They really liked having a photo to take home. Towards the end, I made sure to go take a picture for the prom king and queen. A classmate mentioned to me that they wanted a photo, but weren’t able to come to the photobooth.
Overall, the seniors all seemed really happy to be there and to enjoy themselves. It was a much different feeling than the Casa de Manana prom. The seniors at Casa had a good time, but it just seemed like the seniors here valued it so much more. I am very grateful to have been a part of this event.
During the event, I worked at the photobooth. The polaroid camera was being a little temperamental. I had some trouble taking photos and it took a little bit of finessing, but I was able to take a photo for every senior who wanted one. They really liked having a photo to take home. Towards the end, I made sure to go take a picture for the prom king and queen. A classmate mentioned to me that they wanted a photo, but weren’t able to come to the photobooth.
Overall, the seniors all seemed really happy to be there and to enjoy themselves. It was a much different feeling than the Casa de Manana prom. The seniors at Casa had a good time, but it just seemed like the seniors here valued it so much more. I am very grateful to have been a part of this event.