Our Mission & History
Purpose of the Senior Citizens Opportunities, Inc.- The purpose of this corporation shall be to provide a place and opportunity for senior men and women to find companionship and to pursue their interest in education, recreational, social and craft activities, and to promote good will and happiness of its members in social contacts, thereby contributing to the welfare of the community.
Goal of the Santa Cruz Follies- This Annual Benefit Show is the major source of funding for the Senior Citizens Opportunities, Inc. The production of the Follies addresses the purpose of SCO as it provides a place for seniors to enjoy their pursuit of education in performing arts, costuming, scenic design, voice, dance, and acting in a supportive setting. The SCO center offers woodworking and lapidary crafts. The Center outreach to the community occurs with special events such as, fashion shows, teas, monthly breakfasts, monthly potlucks, bimonthly stage shows, travel, cards and social dances. Please come and see the Santa Cruz Follies in September!
HISTORY OF THE SANTA CRUZ FOLLIES
In the beginning The Santa Cruz Follies was known as SENIORAMA!!
What started at the Civic as the Seniorama Fair with a hobby show, art showing, hand crafts, exhibit tables, baked goods, fish pond and entertainment has become a state of the art Broadway styled musical extravaganza.Our annual theatrical event has continued to attract dynamic and talented performers since 1955. The show presented in 1956 celebrated the first anniversary of Seniorama and was called “The Bachelor’s Dream” staffed by Florence Genken, production and Charles Tipper, musical. Other titles that followed were “The Streets of Paris”, “The Great Romantic Cavalcade”, “Westward Ho” , “Grand Tour” , to name a few.
Since the late 50’s there have been over 50 musical shows created, rehearsed, performed and enjoyed by the public. The Follies is a Santa Cruz Tradition!
