Music, food and fun at hoedown benefiting seniors

The Texas Toothpicks perform at the Foundation for Senior Care Hoedown and BBQ at Silvergate Fallbrook July 22. Christine Rinaldi photos

Representatives for Senator Joel Anderson present certificates of recognition to participants and sponsors of the Annual Foundation for Senior Care Hoedown and BBQ.

Miss Fallbrook Taryn Schnert, front row, and First Princess Valerrie Craig join the "Happy Hoofers" for their dance demonstration at the hoedown. The Hoofers meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Center to learn and practice many types of dances.

A package featuring Starbucks coffee is offered as one of the raffle prizes at the annual Foundation for Senior Care Hoedown and BBQ.

Foundation for Senior Care executive director Rachel Mason welcomes guests to the hoedown and barbecue.

Renee Barnes has "Bagged the Bandit" for a short time – the item is stolen by guests throughout the evening and the guest that has the Bandit at the end of the evening wins a prize.

Foundation for Senior Care outreach & development officer Theresa Geracitano explains the "Mustang Roundup" game to a guest. The guest that collects the most horses wins a prize at the end of the evening.

A decorated mason jar serves as a flower vase at the Foundation for Senior Care Hoedown and BBQ.