Lions' Seniors Night In Mountain Grove

Jeff Green | Oct 30, 2013

Members of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions were not sure what to expect attendance-wise for their 37th annual seniors' night, which took place at the Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove on October 23. It was the first time in its history that the event had to be moved from its usual location, the former Sharbot Lake High School, because of the construction of the new school. Organizers were at first a bit worried but close to show time were happy to announce that they gave out roughly 20 more tickets than at last year's event. Lions president Linda Zweir thanked their sponsor, W.A. Robinson and Associates of Sharbot Lake, who assisted with the transportation costs along with the Dunham and Stinson bus lines who coordinated the trips that brought close to 100 seniors to this year's event. Three buses, one from the south, one from the north and one from Arden bussed in a large percentage of the seniors who attended and brought them safely home again. Zweir said many local seniors who don't normally attend the Sharbot Lake event were pleased to see it happen this year in Mountain Grove. "We certainly have a full house here and people seem really impressed with this location. We managed not only to attract new seniors from this area but also are seeing the regular Sharbot Lake crowd as well.”

Musical entertainment is always front and center at the annual event and that was the case again this year. Eleven-year-old Jessica Wedden, one of the youngest members of the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, charmed listeners with her deft playing and step dancing, as did Guy, Gib and Glenda of The Old Habits, who got many toes a-tappin' and had many singing along to their old timey country classics. Never shy to ham it up was the cast of Lions members, who did their part and made merry in a number of wacky skits that included a blindfolded bubble gum blowing contest and after that, a skit regarding the sticky aftermath. No less than 25 door prizes were given out courtesy of the Lions and following the show guests were treated to a late lunch. The 21 members of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions are always looking for new members. For more information contact Lion Bill Pyle at 613-539-8190.