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Blue Bell Place residents “All Shook Up” after meeting “Elvis”

Singing, dancing and socializing made the night for the more than 45 residents who attended attended the Watermark community event.

Liam Dorsey, Neighbor
(From left) Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick, Jr. and Blue Bell Place resident Joan King share a smile over a favorite song at the Watermark retirement community’s recent Sock Hop event.
(From left) Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick, Jr. and Blue Bell Place resident Joan King share a smile over a favorite song at the Watermark retirement community’s recent Sock Hop event. (Blue Bell Place)

Residents at Blue Bell Place were “All Shook Up” when “Elvis” performed his most popular songs during a Sock Hop event held at the Watermark retirement community on Aug. 20.

More than 45 residents attended the event, and enjoyed socializing, dancing and singing along to music provided by Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick, Jr.

Resident Janice Spivack, an avid Elvis fan, was especially delighted to spend time with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Spivack has an ample collection of Elvis memorabilia including pillows, blankets, records and much more. She even brought her large cardboard cut-out of the star to the event for everyone to enjoy.

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For two other Blue Bell Place residents, the Sock Hop brought back memories of their time as dancers on the popular television program American Bandstand.

All the residents relished the special diner-themed menu, complete with milkshakes and fries.

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Blue Bell Place resident Janice Spivack talks with Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick, Jr. at the Watermark retirement community’s recent Sock Hop event.
Resident Ron Satin dances with “Elvis” at Blue Bell Place’s recent Sock Hop.

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