The Age of Elegance

The summer of 2022 turned out a bit disappointing for the ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, due to several cancellations of SHOWCASES; with the all to familiar reason being COVID-19 breakouts at various nursing home facilities as the culprit.  Showcase Director Denise Mechan set up a great schedule, only to be shot down by this global menace! Nevertheless, there were some good times where the ladies entertained and brought joy.  On July 20th, QUEEN Bettyjean got people up and dancing at the Middletown Senior Center. Earlier in the month, the CLUB entertained on the boardwalk at Atlantic City for a post July 4th SHOWCASE.  Unfortunately, there is no group photo to share, but it was great!     Two new ladies who were contestants in the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022, have become regular performers.  Suzanne Clare La Rosa/3rd runnerup, from Bayonne, sang in the latest SHOWCASE, at Mattison Crossing in Freehold, on August 17th. On the sa...

Members of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA, INC., were saddened when they received the news that Adeo Santori, had died on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at age 95.  Although he had been ailing for the past 2 years, and had to slow down as per his doctor's orders,  Adeo still attended the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANTS, and enjoyed numerous other events.  He and his wife Johanne took ownership of of the PAGEANT in 2008, and together, the dynamic duo brought in an era of energy, enthusiasm and change.  He had an eye for beauty, and took an active role in seeking, and canvassing eligible contestants, whether it be by phone or in person.   Adeo lived a long life and was an excellent example of an American of Italian descent who did well.  At age 11, he worked in his parents' Italian-American grocery store in Atlantic City, and as delivery boy for the Atlantic City Press.  In 1945, he joined the Navy, but luckily did not see any action, because WWII came to a...

                                                         Bettyjean Pace, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2022       The story begins at the end, with the crowning of a new QUEEN.  The MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022, was a fabulous event, and was held on Thursday, June 2nd at Harrah's Resort Hotel & Casino.  Ten contestants participated, each one hoping to capture the crown, but in the end, it was Bettyjean Pace who emerged as this year's winner.                                                    ...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Ladies who are 60 and over, this is your chance to show that you are talented, well-informed, and willing to be of service to your community.   Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, was established to send this message of the value of all senior Americans to the whole community.   Our mission is to produce pageants to showcase talented, productive and active senior women, and to provide services to the entire community.   In addition, we take pride in supporting children in the performing arts and those with special needs. The MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2022 is seeking senior ladies to participate in the annual event, which will be held at Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, on Thursday, June 2 nd at 1:00 PM in the Concert Venue Theater.   There are 4 Judging Categories: (1) Philosophy of Life, (2) Evening Gown, (3) Talent Presentation, and (4) Private Judges’ Interview. ...