Photo Gallery: Senior Center Luau

Dozens of people put on their straw hats, sunglasses, coconuts and hula skirts for the Hawaiian Luau on Wednesday July 27, 2011.

Although Mother Nature poured outside, the rain didn't dampen the spirits of the attendees. In addition to door prizes and opportunity baskets, the party featured hula dances and lessons and live entertainment. 

The Toonsters, "J" and Lolita Wygant, Karina of Karine School of Hawaiian and Belly Dance, Dave O'Brian and Cookie McPhee all performed during the packed event. In all, about 150 people came out.

Sponsors included City of Gulfport, Alliance Home Respiratory and Medical Equipment, Griswold Special Care, WellCare of Florida, Boca Ciega Center, Arden Courts of Largo and Seminole, Health and Rehab Dolphin View and Love My Coconuts.

Three opportunity baskets were handed out and door prizes included hand painted coconuts with candles by Rose Caballes, gift bags and candy.