Miller’s Assisted Living Community held their Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday, February 9th. The celebration is an annual event in which the public is invited to attend a Cajun buffet. The Mardi Gras Jesters and the Lovely Mardi Gras Ladies arrived just in time to hand out Mardi Gras beads and other tokens to all .
The Mardi Gras Jesters kept the evening lively as they brought attention to Cindy Flagg, Activity Director who made many announcements and awarded prizes throughout the evening. Diners won prizes based on giving correct answers to Mardi Gras trivia questions.
The Marshall County Church Orchestra Jazz Ensemble provided Dixieland music as residents and guests enjoyed their meal. Making up the Jazz Ensemble were: Don Harness, tuba; Marie Fishburn, tenor saxophone; Annette Ray, alto saxophone; Elaine Vandall, trumpet; Wes Vincent, trumpet; John Fishburn, Trumpet; Judy Harness, flute; Ann Stoub, clarinet; Glenda Mechling, clarinet; and Quentin Flagg, percussion.
Magician Kevin Wilson of South Bend added to the festivities as he moved from table to table and mystified the on-lookers with his sophisticated close-up magic. His magic is so baffling and entertaining because it involves direct participation with the spectators.
As the evening progressed the jesters promenaded around the room honoring the 2015 Mardi Gras King and Queen Larry Krieghbaum and Patty Jacob. Showing off the crowns that would soon be placed on the heads of the 2016 Mardi Gras King and Queen. Percussionist Quentin Flagg sounded the drum roll as Marketing Director Anna Corbett announced and crowned the 2016 King, Charles (Chuck) Foust and Queen, Marie Ringle. During their reign they will represent Miller’s Senior Living Community in the 2016 Blueberry Festival Parade.
Photo Caption: Miller’s Assisted Living Community 2016 Mardi Gras King, Charles (Chuck) Foust and Queen, Marie Ringle (both seated). Back Row: Volunteers Makayla and autumn Wilson (Mardi Gras Ladies; Campus Administrator, Erin Ginter; Activity Director Cindy Flagg; Director of Marketing, Anna Corbett; Mardi Gras Jesters , Zailey and Quincy Hess.
