St. Patrick’s Day at the Senior Center | Seniors Gear up in Green for Luncheon

A large gathering enjoyed traditional corned beef, boiled potatoes and cabbage along with entertainment provided Gypsy Folk Ensemble during the Senior Center’s annual luncheon

Bill Glazier

March 16, 2019

PHOTO: South Pasadena Senior Center | SouthPasadenan.com News | Many came out to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Friday at the South Pasadena Senior Center. Dressed in green, seniors enjoyed corned beef and cabbage and entertainment provided by Gypsy Folk Ensemble

Oh my, the place was packed with green.

St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and, in a way, the South Pasadena Senior Center hosted a feast of its own Friday afternoon as many enjoyed corned beef and cabbage during the traditional celebration.

And that wasn’t all. There were boiled potatoes, desserts, beverages, entertainment and plenty of smiles during the festive luncheon, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

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Adding to the fun was the Gypsy Folk Ensemble, a professional world dance performing company based in Los Angeles. It was formed in 1978, according to its website, to preserve, perform and teach traditional folk and ethnic dances from people and cultures around the world.