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Halloween celebration the man’amko way
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Posted on Nov 01 2011
By Clarissa David
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Who says trick or treating is only for children?
About 50 congregates of the Aging Center showed off their spirit and celebrated Halloween the man’amko way.
Various games and activities highlighted the Halloween program for senior citizens, some of whom wore scary Halloween costumes to observe the annual holiday. These included a musical cup contest, the memory game, a dance contest, and the much-awaited costume challenge wherein seven contestants vied for the title with a dance-off.
The dance showdown trimmed the number of contestants down to the final three: Hermana Faisao as “the good witch of the north”; Meryalen Conrad, “the high blood lady”; and Teresita Sorroza, “the lady that needs a haircut.”
In the end, it was Sorroza’s twirling and boogie down dance moves that got the most applause from the rest of the congregates who served as judges for the contest.
Contest winners received cash and in-kind prizes, which included four $25 gift certificates from Herman’s Bakery and four $25 gift certificates from Joeten donated by CNMI Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan; a toaster and electric can opener from Rep. Joseph Palacios (R-Saipan); a toaster from Rep. Ramon Basa (Cov-Saipan); three gift certificates from Rainbow Color; $20 each from Alejandra Blas and Maria Salinas; $5 each from Aurora Bartolome and Elena Villanueva; a photo album and new shirt from Sorroza; Victoria’s Secret lotion from Darlene Cabrera; a new skirt from Benita Cepeda; and jewelry from Rosario Ibanez.
While enjoying their allowed portions of candies and chocolates, the senior citizens were also entertained by live music provided by program coordinator Walter Manglona on keyboard, congregate Jesus Pangelinan on guitar, and Rep. Palacios on drums.
“This event goes to show that you can never be too old to participate in Halloween activities, most especially for the man’amko because these activities keep them healthy and excited,” said Palacios, a former Aging director.
Palacios noted, however, that not everyone participated in the activities, including wearing costumes for the occasion.
“The idea is for them to be active. I hope that in the future, more man’amko will participate and be a part of the activities,” he said.
