Seniors Celebrate Easter

By Nery Mejicano

BIG CYPRESS — The sun shone over hundreds of colorful eggs spread across the Big Cypress ball field. When the time for the seniors to hunt eggs came, the field was stripped clean of eggs faster than the staff could hide them. Some records were broken as Annie Osceola picked up more than 90 eggs. After the egg hunt, the seniors congregated at the Senior Center , where they counted their loot and got some prizes for the most eggs gathered.

A contest was held to determine who the cutest Easter bunny in the group was. Several bunnies hopped to the chance and their fluffy ears perked up at the opportunity to be number one. Several female elder bunnies participated and danced and hopped, attempting to get the audience applause. First place went to Violet Jim, with Louise Billie a close second. Third place went to Mabel Frank and a fourth was given to Esther Buster.

The male senior bunnies failed to bring their bunny ears and outfits and after encouragement from the audience, ears were borrowed and several contestants entered. Again, the bunnies showed their stuff and had the house laughing. First place senior bunny went to George Billie, second place went to Tommy Billie with a third being given to Pilot Billie.

As always, the Senior Center staff provided a wonderful meal and the seniors had a really good time.