Nell Schrepfer checks to see if the number on the duck she just took out of the bucket matches one she already picked. She disappointedly put the duck back.
Carnival games and food drew a crowd to the Golden Hour Senior Center Thursday morning.
Some of the games seniors played included, ring toss, football toss, spin the wheel, disk drop, go fishing and pick a duck. When they weren't busy playing these games, seniors were having their arms or faces painted or trying their luck at Wii skee ball.
Others were enjoying the great treats traditionally found at a carnival, including cotton candy, popcorn and funnel cakes.
Once the residents got the feel of the games, they focused on trying to win as many tickets as they could win. Each ticket earned, allowed them a chance to win one of three prizes. Sometimes the hardest part for the seniors was deciding which jar to put their ticket in.
Resident Betty Maez, who had a painted butterfly on her arm, was most impressed with the face painting booth.
Maez is a regular at the senior center and enjoys all of the fun events scheduled.
"I think it's nice," Maez said. "I don't know what we'd do without this place. I love it."
Maez also enjoyed the children who were at the carnival either helping out or having fun with their grandparents.
"They are entertaining," Maez said.
She couldn't believe how much energy the children visiting the senior center had.
"I wish I had a finger nail's worth of what they have," she said.
Overall, the residents thought it was a good turnout and they had a great time playing games, eating treats and reminiscing.
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