A’Cappella Choir performs at Medina Senior Center

Photos by Ginny Kropf: Rachel Trillizio, director of Medina High School’s A'Cappella Choir, greets members of the Medina Senior Center at the seniors’ annual Christmas luncheon on Monday. These members of the Select Choir entertained with a number of Christmas songs.

MEDINA – The Medina Senior Center welcomed a full house to its annual Christmas luncheon on Monday. As has been customary for more than 20 years, the luncheon was followed by a visit from a portion of Medina High School’s A’Cappella Choir.

Choir director Rachel Trillizio explained the Select Choir is made up of students in 10th to 12th grade, who excel in voice and have to audition to be chosen for the choir.

“I love, love, love how I get to spend my time with these kiddos,” Trillizio said.

She also said it was evident the students also were having a good time.

She reminded the audience of the A’Cappella’s annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. Mary’s Church, during which they will perform 15 different pieces. They will also present a concert at school on Dec. 22, to which the public is invited.

Monday was also the Senior Center’s monthly meeting, which included raffles of money, gifts and poinsettias.

Center director Kelly Shaw reminded the seniors of the large basket raffle , starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. The public is invited to support this event, which is one of the Center’s vital fundraisers.

Shaw also announced membership has risen to 300. She encourages any senior to join for only $10 a year. Benefits include exercise classes on Wednesday, cards three days a week and free day-old baked goods from Tops almost daily.

The Medina Senior Center had a full house Monday for their Christmas lunch and entertainment by the Select Choir, part of Medina High School’s A’Cappella choir.