Flowers, ribbons, lace and tiny creatures donned the many hats worn by members of the senior group at their April 11 luncheon, which featured an Easter bonnet contest. Judges had a difficult time choosing, Bev Ordon said, but they declared the following as winners: Elsie Edwards for the most creative straw hat, which was covered with large flowers and finished with chicks, bunnies and eggs nestled in Easter grass sprinkled around the brim. Funniest hat went to Dale Reed, who wore a fishing cap to which he had attached Rainbow Falls tickets with safety pins.A salmon pink hat draped with a multi-colored pastel scarf and trimmed with flowers, butterflies and bees won the prettiest award for Marie Hein. Runners up included Cathy Wittrup in a felted hat made of fiber from Pepper, her Appaloosa llama, embellished with lace and pink carnations, and Gabrielle Wolff, who sported a Victorian-style straw hat with pink carnations and lace.Not eligible for the competition but worthy of note was the Peeps covered baseball cap created by Nick Ordon. It not only generated conversation as a clever idea but also the love-hate relationship for the marshmallow confection. Many agreed that a most noble destiny for a Peep could be glued to the brim of a baseball cap.The next potluck luncheon is May 9 at Falcon Baptist Church (11095 Eggar Road) at 11 a.m. The main fare is tacos, and everyone is invited to add to the menu and share in the fiesta by bringing a favorite Mexican dish, salad or dessert. Ole!Taco toppings, table service and beverages are provided.Moms will be honored with special door prize drawings.Betty and Jerry Medford and Tammy Robinette, members of the Falcon Garden Club, will present tips on gardening in Coloradoís unpredictable spring weather and unfriendly soils.Hannah Dangel, manager of Donís Garden Shop of Falcon, will offer expert gardening advice as well.Seniors 60 years and older in the Falcon area are invited to join the group. Call 495-2994 for more information.Falcon seniors sponsor safe driving programFalcon Senior Services will sponsor an AARP Safe Driving School for area residents 50 years and older July 18 and July 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Falcon Fire Station at Meridian and Highway 24. The cost is $10 per person payable in cash or by check to AARP. Discounts in automobile insurance rates can be made available through individual insurance carriers upon completion of the program. For further information and to sign up for the school, call Catherine at 683-2960 or Gabrielle at 683-9661.Senior exercise programSeniorsí exercise sessions take place at Grace Community Church Monday and Friday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. Nancy Bishop and her assistant, Susie Simpson, have designed a low-impact strength and flexibility program to help seniors perform daily tasks with ease. Program and exercise bands are free of charge. Volunteers Nancy and Susie received training from Falcon Physical Therapy. Call Nancy at 886-4334 for further information or to sign up for the program.
