Posing for a group shot are Senior Idol contestants, from left: Joey Glick, Joseph Jims, Thomas Zebley, Velia Spencer, Joseph Johnston, Tom Boyd, Donya Caldwell and William Wade.
Crozer-Keystone Health System's Senior Health Services Department crowned Joseph Jims the winner of the first "Senior Idol" competition at the Healthplex Sports Club. Jims, who was chosen over seven other contestants at the December 21st finale, won a one-year membership to the Healthplex Sports Club valued at $1,300. Other finalists also earned prizes, among them, accommodations for two and breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia, free gift certificates for the Spa at the Healthplex and more.
The competition, attended by more than 180 people, chose the best singing performers among those 55 and older in Delaware County. Auditions were held at the five CKHS hospitals in the Fall of 2006.
Below are highlights from the event. Enjoy!
And the Winner Is...
Joseph Jims, Senior Idol contestant, performs during the December 21st finale at the Healthplex Sports Club.
Joseph Jims celebrates after being named the 2006 "Senior Idol."
Celebrating Joseph Jims' "Senior Idol" title are, from left: Jim Gallagher, event emcee and general manager of the Healthplex Sports Club; Diane Miller, President, Taylor Hospital; Barbara Looby, administrative director of CKHS Senior Health Services; Joseph Jims; "Senior Idol" judges Paul Box, Louis Colbert and Rev. Harold Dean Trulear; and Melissa Iannucci, coordinator of Health Education for Senior Health Services.
Our Other Finalists...
Tom Boyd
Donya Caldwell
Joey Glick
Joseph Johnston
Velia Spencer
William Wade
Thomas Zebley