A LONG HOT SUMMER FOR THE NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB


The long, hot summer did not deter the glamorous ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, as they came forward to complete their "expected rounds".  Denise Mechan, SHOWCASE COORDINATOR, scheduled showcases Statewide, while Johanne Santori/MSNJSA2006 and PAGEANT ADMINISTRATOR, planned the annual Showcase at Kennedy Plaza on the boardwalk at Atlantic City.

 All photos, courtesy Mark Meade & Tom Mechan

Mattison Crossing in Freehold had a theater, and the ladies gave a Las Vegas style Showcase for the residents to enjoy.


Crestwood Manor in Whiting is also a favorite place to entertain, and there was also an auditorium.  This time, the ladies used the stage as well as the floor to perform.  Former NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB member Gloria Segal, (sitting in the wheelchair), was invited to sing a solo.  There was also a sing-a-long for the audience to participate.



The Showcase at Arcadia Nursing & Rehab in Hamilton was held in the sunny atrium.  The air conditioning system kept the humidity level down, but the indoor temperature stayed at a balmy 80 degrees.  As usual, the ladies were fabulous, but the real show stopper of the day was gymnist, Debra Canale.  She found a very able assistant who followed her lively dance routine great, with the exception of the summersaults and cartwheels!  After the show, Terry Meade, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA STATE PAGEANT DIRECTOR, invited everyone to her home in Princeton Junction, for a lavish party.  

This year, the annual Showcase on the Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza was "HOT" in every respect.   Each lady was at her stellar best, despite the steamy temperature that stayed in the mid 90's!

Suzie Neustadter, MS NEW JERSEYAMERICA 2018 and Carolyn M. Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017, and MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017, received awards from Atlantic City Mayor Gilliam. 

Johanne Santori, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2006 and the Pageant organization's ADMINISTRATOR, invited everyone to her home in Margate for an apres showcase party.  It was also Sherri McGhie's, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2015, birthday.  A perfect occasion to celebrate such a great lady!

The June, July and August NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB Showcases are now history, and its members look forward to receiving their schedule for the Fall.  Kudos to Denise Mechan, NJCC Showcase Coordinator, for a job well done.

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Lsong said…
Great job, as always, Josephine! You have a way with words! xo Geri
September 25, 2018 at 1:17 PM
Unknown said…
Thank you Josephine for the blog site and keeping us up to date!!!! You’re the best💖✨👍🏼🎶 Queen Suzie 2018
March 14, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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