The Age of Elegance

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 atriu...

As title of this article matches the lyrics of a great song, "Another Op'ning of Another Show", so went the MS NEW YORK SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2018.  Ten NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB "Sisters" attended the event, which was held at Molloy College, Madison Theater, in Rockville Center, New York, on Sunday, July 29th.  photos, courtesy Terry Meade Prior to the Pageant, the ladies met in the lobby of the Best Western Hotel, to celebrate Jo Ann Gordon's birthday, with a champagne toast.  From left to right are: Terry Meade/MSNJSA STATE PAGEANT DIRECTOR; Denise Mechan/NJCC SHOWCASE COORDINATOR; Rebecca Orsatti/MSNJSA'10; Suzie Neustadter/MSNJSA'18; Jo Ann Gordon/MSNJSA'08; Carole Lelli/President, NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB; Johanne Santori/MSNJSA'06 & MSNJSA ADMINISTRATOR;  Leah Whelan/MSNJSA'11; and Josephine Araniti/MSNJSA'07.   Emcees for the afternoon show were Pageant Director, Marlene Schuss and her daughter.  The 10 contestants wer...