The Age of Elegance

Atlantic City will once again become alive with excitement in anticipation of the 40th Anniversary Special Presentation of the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT. Thirteen elegant ladies, 60 years and older, who come from different parts of the Garden State, will grace the stage at Harrah's to compete for the coveted title of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2011. Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino will again host the MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2011. The event will be held on Thursday, June 2nd, in the Concert Venue Theater at 1:00 pm. Contestants are judged in four catagories: Interview, Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown, and Talent. Upon winning the State title, the Queen becomes the delegate from New Jersey and will compete in the national pageant which will also be held at Harrah's in October. The pageant will also include a variety of other entertaining performances, and climaxes with outgoing Queen Rebecca Orsatti, who will deliver her farewell address, sing, and...

Standing from left to right: Johanne Santori, MSNJSA PAGEANT State Director, Lawaner Wilkins-Sykes, Silvia Silano, Kay Vigue, Lorraine Corbin Pass, Mary Ann Andrews, & Patricia Marie Genovese. Sitting from left to right: Phyllis Burton, Leah Whelan, Carol Lelli, Rebecca Orsatti, MSNJSA 2010, Brenda Christian, & Desiree Nigrelli. Absent: Catherine Schroeder & Madeline Caracozzo. Rebecca Orsatti, MSNJSA 2010, reminisces over her happy year, and gives timely advice to the CLASS OF 2011. The CLASS OF 2011& Committee. Standing from left to right: Lyn Gibson, MSNJSA 2000, same order as photo #1, adding Jo Ann Gordon, MSNJSA 2008 & Vice President, NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB, and Bernadette Dudek, MSNJSA 2009. Sitting from left to right: same order as in photo #1, adding Dale Maglia, 3rd on left, President, NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB. An orientation-luncheon was held for the ladies who comprise the CLASS OF 2011, at which time the contestants got acquainted with each other, and le...

The collage and photos below were prepared by our newest NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB sister, Patricia Genovese. In the photo starting at the top row on the left: Delores dances with John McLaughlin; lovely Patricia does a stylish tap routine; Dale captures the crowd with a great country tune; Delores does a lively tap dance; the group poses with John. In the second row: Queen Rebecca dazzles the crowd with a selection from her current CD, "Starting Here, Starting Now"; another group shot of these fabulous ladies; Josephine sings "O Holy Night"; JoAnn invites the crowd to sing along with her. Bottom row: Agnes sings a country song; Johanne sings "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"; Delores found a willing volunteer to dance the jitterbug; Rebecca in an encore performance; and Sherri, singing the popular song, "New York, New York". Norma did the "old lady" comedy routine, but is not in the collage. From left to right are: Patricia Genovese;...

Contestants are scored in 4 categories. Talent is worth 30 points. Rebecca chose "Don't Rain On My Parade", from Funny Girl. Here she is electrifying the audience with her gorgeous alto voice. Becky, in a comedic moment from the song. One more commanding vocal, that leads to a glorious end! Other categories are: Evening Gown (20 points), Philosophy of Life (20 points) and Personal Interview (30 points). Rebecca glided effortlessly across the stage of the Concert Venue Theater, and then spoke eloquently and sweetly about her philosophy of life. The judges had just announced Rebecca as 4th runner up, and Ann Marie Pittman presented her with a commemorative plaque honoring her achievement. Congratulations to Rebecca for making the winner's circle, a tremendous achievement, indeed! As MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2010, Rebecca will resume her busy schedule of appearances throughout the State, spreading smiles and joy to those in need.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR QUEEN! REBECCA ORSATTI MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2010 WHO PLACED 4TH RUNNER UP IN THE MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2010 ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH AT HARRAH'S IN ATLANTIC CITY EVERYONE IN THE MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT ORGANIZATION ARE SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF OUR QUEEN, WHO REPRESENTED THE GARDEN STATE WITH BEAUTY AND GRACE, CHARM AND ELEGANCE, AND TALENT BEYOND COMPARE! WE WISH YOU MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT AS YOU CONTINUE THIS YEAR OF YOUR REIGN AS MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2010. IT HAS BEEN A BUSY YEAR THUS FAR, AND THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK AHEAD FOR OUR LOVELY QUEEN TO DO!

Rebecca Orsatti, MSNJSA 2010, and the QUEEN'S COURT. From right to left are: Betty Pruitt, 4th ru; Patricia Genovese, 1st ru; Queen Rebecca; Marti Noel-Stier, 2nd ru; Leah J. Whelan, 3rd ru. The fabulous ladies of the NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB surround Queen Rebecca Orsatti, on the boardwalk in Atlantic City's Summer Solstice Parade, on Saturday, June 26. Rebecca Orsatti, was an honored guest at a Republican fundraiser in Linwood. In the photo, Governor Chris Christie, and Freeholder Frank Formica, acknowledge Rebecca for winning the title of MSNJSA 2010. Pageant fever has reached its peak these days, as beauty aficionados eagerly await the MS SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2010, an annual pageant for women 60 and over, which will be held during the week of October 3rd through 6th, at Harrah's in Atlantic City. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Senior America, Inc., and organization officials are planning several events to celebrate the occasion during pageant week. MS NEW JERS...

By now most of you who read our blog, know that I, Josephine Araniti, am the writer. It has been my pleasure to write about the New Jersey Senior America Pageant, its Queens, the Senior America National Pageant, and the "elegant ladies" of the New Jersey Cameo Club. The intent of this blog is to write about these truly inspirational women, as they journey through life after age 60. I have been a member of the New Jersey Cameo Club for 3 years, after I won the title of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2007. Until now, I haven't written about myself, but I did have a busy summer, and I would like to share some of those times with you. Wall Township held a Memorial Day Celebration on the Town Green, and I sang in the chorus to commemorate the holiday. On Saturday, June 26th, I performed at the Greenbriar II Clubhouse auditorium, where I live, located in Brick. I have performed for my friends and neighbors for the past 6 years. This year's show was entitled, "A SALUTE T...