It’s not often that Santa isn’t the most famous person in the room, but that was the case in Laverton last week when Father Christmas had to share the limelight with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe.
The unlikely trio came together to entertain a group of Hobsons Bay seniors at the Laverton Community Centre’s Christmas Lunch Show.
Local entertainers, and married couple, Mark and Joanne Caligiuri treated the audience to heart-warming performances as Elvis and Marilyn, before Santa made a surprise visit.
The Laverton Community Centre was filled with bright, cheerful and happy faces as Elvis, Marilyn and Santa went around the room engaging with every single person.
People were laughing and crying and some even got up and danced after years of not moving.
The event provided not just entertainment, but a therapeutic experience for local seniors, many of whom have faced increasing social isolation in recent years.
Bringing seniors together in a joyful and welcoming environment is known to improve their wellbeing and music is known to spark memories and lift spirits.
Both were on full display in Laverton last week as the photos provided to Star Weekly demonstrate.
