Belly dancers, musicians, joke teller perform at center's talent show

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MONROE — Twelve acts made up the second annual talent show at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging.

Sandie Pierce, center director, said the acts included guitarists, a pianist, three singers, a joke teller, the Boots Were Made for Walking group and belly dancers.

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Sandie Pierce, director of the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging (left), and Mary Rhoades were Siamese twins in the center's recent talent show, which featured 12 acts. The women demonstrated how to make a rum cake. "Step one: Taste the rum to make sure it's OK," Pierce said.
Sandie Pierce, director of the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging (left), and Mary Rhoades were Siamese twins in the center's recent talent show, which featured 12 acts. The women demonstrated how to make a rum cake. "Step one: Taste the rum to make sure it's OK," Pierce said.

“One storyteller spoke about miscommunication that comes with hearing challenges, and Siamese twins taught the audience how to make a rum cake,” Pierce said. "We had 85 people in the audience, which is pretty much a sell-out for our space."

JoAnn Kunich was the emcee. The attendees had positive comments about the show, Pierce said.

"They said: We had a blast. We need to have the belly dancers return. The musicians were good. We're glad that we didn't have to eat the rum cake! When's the next one?" Pierce said.

Members of a belly dance class taught at the Monroe Family YMCA took part in the second annual talent show.
Members of a belly dance class taught at the Monroe Family YMCA took part in the second annual talent show.

"The talent show is such a wonderful opportunity for us to get together, show off our talents and also have fun," Pierce said.

A meal also was served. Jon Moore organized the show.

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JoAnn Kunich, talent show emcee, also performed a storytelling act.
JoAnn Kunich, talent show emcee, also performed a storytelling act.
Hobby Nels sang at the talent show.
Hobby Nels sang at the talent show.

A third talent show is planned for next year.

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