A birthday is usually a day of leisure, but for Connie Mercado, last Thursday was routine, preparing the weekly luncheon at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Her menu included oven-baked chicken spaghetti and baked potatoes, as well as other side dishes and an array of desserts. She did forego duties for the weekly diners, taking time out for guests at the center to sing “Happy Birthday” to her.
One of the regular foursome domino players at the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s Thursday luncheon, FranklingWyatt, celebrated his birthday at the center. In the background, standing, is Bill Watts. The four players, the center’s most enthusiastic at the domino table, took a short break from their game for a photo. Photos by Grace Holman
A birthday is usually a day of leisure, but for Connie Mercado, last Thursday was routine, preparing the weekly luncheon at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Her menu included oven-baked chicken spaghetti and baked potatoes, as well as other side dishes and an array of desserts. She did forego duties for the weekly diners, taking time out for guests at the center to sing “Happy Birthday?...
