Dance Your Afternoon Away

There are dozens of St. Patrick's Day related events in Kansas City in these couple weeks before the big day. Some of them are best ignored, like the Annual St. Pat's Day Venomous Snake Drive at St. Carbunkle's Church. Or the "Nearly New" Shrimp Dinner down at St. Salmonella's. Or the Paddy's Day Pierce-a-Palooza at Durty Needle's Tattoo Emporium.

But don't put this one in that category. This is a gem. An emerald even.

The annual St. Patrick's Day Senior Ball will once again be held at the Redemptorist (okay, okay...Christo Rey) School gym at 211 W Linwood, tomorrow, Thursday March 8th from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. All seniors are welcome and men of all ages are especially needed for this afternoon dance, put on by the seven twinkled-toed O'Neill brothers in memory of their father Pat O'Neill, Sr.

The Senior Ball features big band music, refreshments, door prizes and a veritable army of beautiful, interesting women looking for dance partners. And these ladies can dance too, since most of them have been doing so for 60 or 70 years. If you can spare an hour or two to stop by for a turn on the dance floor, I guarantee you'll be glad you did. And even if you can't shake your groove thang like an O'Neill, stop by and visit with some of less mobile of the girls. You're sure to hear some great stories and brighten someone's day...as well as your own. Admission and refreshments are free for seniors. Free parking and parking assistance will be available at the rear of the building.

Clear your calendar, put on your green tie (or green tux) and come on out.