Seniors enjoy old cars and new friends

Mary Brown, seated, is assisted by volunteer Mary Witkower in seeing the mini car show put on by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club on April 11. Brown liked all of the red vehicles the best. The event gives the seniors a chance to socialize and create new memories. Christine Rinaldi photos

Vivian Hallmark, left, carries on a conversation with Karen Cole and 'Aflac' the duck at the fourth annual car show at the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility on April 11. The event also included a petting zoo, music and dancing, a clown and a BBQ lunch for residents and their guests.

Christine and Walter Anderson spend the afternoon together at the fourth annual mini car show; they have been married 45 years.

Karen Cole, left, with "Aflac" visits with Ed and Miyo Haver. "Sofie" and Joan White, far right, join the conversation as well.

Activity director Jennifer Young, left, poses for a photo with Lauren Crosthwaite, Sparkles the Clown. Young helped deliver lunches to residents and guests while Sparkles provided face painting for the kids and balloon characters for all to enjoy.

Alison Whitley enjoys the afternoon at the skilled nursing facility visiting with her grandpa, William Marshall; Alison had her face painted by Sparkles the clown, and danced to the music provided by Al Estrella.

Resident Cleo Justus, 101 years young, visits with Sofie the mini horse who keeps a close eye on her cookie, hoping she will share it. All enjoyed the afternoon event outside at Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility.

Resident Ken Wood, 98 years young, sits next to a 1954 Studebaker Commander. He said that his first job, at age 15, was as a mechanic working on 1932 and 1933 Studebakers.