About 150 area seniors gathered for the Cullman County Commission on Aging’s annual Easter egg hunt Friday, April 11.

COA Director Stephanie Lawson said the event was a great time for everyone in attendance.

“You’re never too old for a little Easter magic and this event provides just that for local seniors,” Lawson said. “If you didn’t join us at this event, you missed out. We had 1,000 eggs to hunt and it was a fun opportunity to get our locals involved and out moving by hunting eggs. It’s like childhood all over again.”

Lawson thanked Cullman County Parks & Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius and Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Manager Doug Graves for their partnership in making this event happen.

“Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Senior Easter Egg Hunt a success,” Lawson said.

Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons sponsored the $150 grand prize egg. Other sponsors included:

— SouthernCare New Beacon

— Gentiva Hospice

— Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

— Jack’s Foodland Supermarket

— Don Fallin

— Hay Sponsor – Heath Allbright.

— Entertainment – Mary Hale.

Lawson said it was also essential to recognize David Wiggins and Premier Bank of the South for joining the sponsors of for the prize eggs.

A special thank you to our elected officials who took time from their busy schedules to visit and wish our seniors a Happy Easter

“We want to congratulate Patricia Williams on winning the Grand Prize Egg,” said Lawson.

Fairview Senior Center Manager Angie Carter said she loved helping at the Senior Easter Egg hunt this year.

“I love seeing the seniors having a great time. Thank you to everyone who made this possible for our seniors,” Carter said.

Holly Pond Senior Center, Cecily Cannon couldn’t stop raving over her senior, Janice Bean, for finding an egg with a $25 gift card.

“We all loved seeing her smile,” Cannon said.

“We truly appreciate the love and support you show our senior community,” Lawson said. “We also learned that even Cullman Sheriff Matt Gentry and his staff love the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny was provided with his security and kept safe today.”

“It is an honor to participate in such a fantastic event,” Gentry said. “It is great to see the excitement and joy on the faces of everyone there. The Easter season is a great time for fellowship and fun. This is particularly true with our senior citizens here in Cullman County. They truly are the foundation and joy on the faces of everyone here.”