The Age of Elegance

Last Saturday evening,  friends, family and "sisters" came together to honor Carolyn Slade Harden, MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017.  More than 200 people attended the lavish party which was held in the ballroom at La Renaissance in Manchester.  Christmas was the theme, and the ballroom was decorated with red and white pointsettas, adorning the stage and tables, and fresh white tablecloths, with gold ribbons on the back of each chair, added a touch of elegance.  All photos, compliments, Mark & Terry Meade Soon after Carolyn won the National Title last October, plans for a party began to take shape.  A "Celebration Committee" was formed, which consisted of friends from La Renaissance and the New Jersey Cameo Club, and they are: from La Renaissance/Linda Celiano, Diane Harkavy, Arlene Kearney, Beverly Terranova, Paula Williams, Phyllis Zauberman, and Sherri McGhie, from the New Jersey Cameo Club.  Pictured above were the complimentary pamphlets for each...

The past week was very busy for the fabulous ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, and Carolyn Slade Harden, MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017.  The Club is in high demand by organizations around the State, this year, because of the opportunity to meet the National QUEEN.  Showcase Director Renee Tompkins, has done a great job in scheduling Carolyn to appear before groups that extend well into the year 2018.  photo, compliments Denise Mechan On Tuesday, November 14, the Club entertained the Veterans at the Elks Lodge in Manahawkin.  Before she sang, QUEEN Carolyn shared memories of family members who served in the military, and thanked the veterans for their unselfish service in keeping America safe.  photo, compliments Denise Mechan Veterans were delighted by the sensous performance by the GRANDE DAMES CHORUS' rendition of the Salute to Diana Ross.  photo, compliments Mark Meade The next day, QUEEN Carolyn was honored once again by the Ocean County ...

Carolyn Slade Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017, took the country by storm last week, when she won the National title of MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017.  The event was held from Sunday, October 15 through Thursday 19, at Resorts Hotel and Casino in the Superstar Theater.  QUEENS from across the country, including the US Virgin Islands competed in the annual Pageant, and in the end, it was Carolyn who emerged as the winner. Carolyn Slade Harden of Manchester, this year's reigning QUEEN. Carolyn stepped onto the stage and established herself as an impressive candidate from the start.  When she introduced herself as the delegate from New Jersey, her fans screamed wildly with joy. Carolyn looked like a queen as she moved gracefully across the stage, dressed in a champagne evening gown.  She chose "music" as the theme for her Philosophy of Life, and she quoted titles of several songs to illustrate her viewpoint.   As she sang  the poignan...

Carolyn Slade Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017   The time is drawing near for QUEEN Carolyn Slade Harden, as she prepares to enter the MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2017.  The time honored annual Pageant for women over 60, is a week long event, and takes place at Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in the Superstar Theater, from Sunday, October 15th through Thursday, October 19th.  Many events and activities are scheduled during Pageant Week, and a complete schedule of events, and ticket information to the 2 Preliminaries and Final Pageant, can be found on their website at: www.senioramerica.org.  Since winning the State Pageant last June, QUEEN Carolyn has been very busy meeting her commitments across the State.  She has spoken and entertained in many age related venues with the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, and has been in parades.  Carolyn has received written proclamations and congratulatory letters from lawmakers in every level of the S...

File Photo - S. Kong The ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB held their 3rd quarterly meeting on July 12th at the American Legion Post in Lakewood.  The agenda was filled with topics that evoked lively discussions, and opinions from the membership.  President Carole Lelli kept the discussions focused, and Director Johanne Santori clarified situations for the membership. The main focus, however, of the July meeting was to welcome and honor their newly crowned QUEEN, Carolyn M. Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017.  She received her first pin to be worn on her banner, the traditional crown, other gifts, and monetary awards from both the MSNJSA PAGEANT and the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB.  Carolyn spoke humbly to the membership, and offered sincere friendship to all her "sisters". The luncheon menu consisted of sandwich wraps, an assortment of summer salads, and desserts.  Special thanks to the committee for the delicious fare, and to Jo Ann Gordon, ...

Carolyn Slade Harden, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2017 The search has ended, and a new QUEEN was crowned last Wednesday, who will carry on the mission of the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT organization, which is to "promote the positive aspects on aging".  A discerning and distinguished panel of judges recognized Carolyn Slade Harden of Manchester, as that special woman who possessed the most dignity, maturity and inner beauty.   Ms Harden enchanted the audience at Harrahs' Concert Venue Theater the moment she entered the stage, with a warm and engaging smile.      Her attire was very haute couture, as she glided effortlessly across the stage in the Evening Gown portion of the competition.  Music has been her "lifes' blood", and for her Philosophy of Life, she composed a poem, using titles of familiar songs to show how she has lived her life. Her philosophy was emphasized once again in the Talent Presentation, by the ...

"The Age of Elegance, Acknowledge it, Embrace it, Act on it", is the theme for the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2017.  Harrah's Resort Hotel & Casino will host the annual event on Wednesday, May 31st at 1:00PM, in the Concert Venue Theater.  The Pageant is the search for that gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. Nine women who have entered the "Age of Elegance", that is, 60 years or better, will participate in the time honored Pageant.  The winner then goes on to compete for the national title of MS SENIOR AMERICA 2017, which will be held at Resorts also in Atlantic City in October. Meet the Class of 2017.  Seated from left to right are: Millie Tate/Linwood; Terry Meade/Princeton; Diane Deluca/MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2016/Linwood; Wenonah Brooks/Hopewell; and Carol Rosario/Southampton.  Standing from left to right are: Carolyn Slade Harden/Manchester; Denise Mechan/Bayville; G...