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New Ms. Senior Arizona to be crowned this month
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Find out who among the 21 contestants will be crowned Ms. Senior Arizona 2018 on March 24 in Surprise. 29th annual event is March 24 in Surprise
By Herme Sherry / Special to Independent Newsmedia
Song, dance and ventriloquism will grace the stage at the 29th Annual Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise.
Reigning Ms. Senior Arizona Leta Sproule will crown her successor when 21 contestants compete for the title of Ms. Senior Arizona 2018. The new Ms. Senior Arizona will travel to New Jersey in October to represent Arizona for the Ms. Senior America Title.
The Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant is a statewide charity event, with proceeds benefiting victims of domestic violence.
The pageant is the first and foremost pageant to honor the “Age of Elegance.” It accentuates the motivation and inspiration we get from our senior women, our grandmothers and our great-grandmothers by learning from each of our ladies the value of perseverance, integrity, humor and love, to name just a few of the principals and qualities to live by.
The contestants, all 60 years of age and older, come from all over Arizona to compete in four judging categories: philosophy of life, interview with the judges, evening gown presentation, and talent. This year’s contestants bring an array of entertainment in singing, dancing and instrumental numbers to the stage.
The Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant system provides entertainment to assisted living homes, care facilities, Veterans hospitals and charities throughout the state. Proceeds from the Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant stay local to benefit programs and services for victims of domestic violence.
Presenting sponsor of the annual pageant is Times Media and Lovin Life after 50. Other sponsors include John Wallick Jewelers, who designs and donates the “Gold Ms. Senior Arizona Ring” presented to the winner each year. Other sponsors include Fullerton Financial, Sierra Winds Senior Living and Brookdale Senior Living Scottsdale.
Tickets to the pageant are available by calling 602-788-9556, with 20 percent discounts given to groups of 10 or more, or by visiting msseniorarizona.com.
IF YOU GO
What: 29th Annual Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant
When: 6 p.m., Saturday, March 24
Where: Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise
More Information: 602-788-9556, email msseniorarizona2004@cox.net, or visit msseniorarizona.com
Tickets: Range from $15-25
Editor’s Note: Herme Sherry is the executive director for the Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant.
Find out who among the 21 contestants will be crowned Ms. Senior Arizona 2018 on March 24 in Surprise. 
