STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

The Senior Connection will turn into a fashion runway on Thursday when  funsters at The Connection present Fashions = Wine.

Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, and fashions provided by The Wildflower begin parading across the floor at 7. Admission is $45 and includes hors d’oeuvres and wine.

“It’s an opportunity for The Senior Connection to give back to the community—a fun night out,” said Noelle Hodge Willis, who is among the organizers.

A number of models, including Mardi Shepard, Johnna Jones, Joanna Wood, Melanie Hodge, Teresa Espedal and Tory Atkinson, will take to the runway.

“We took all the models into The Wildflower and watched them transform from being nervous to ‘Oh I look good!’ ” said Willis. “It was nice to see these women put on outfits that made them feel powerful.”

The fashions will be available for purchase should attendees see something they like.

Reserve your seat by emailing jovita@seniorconnectionidaho.org or by calling 208-788-3468, extension 5.

The Senior Connection is located at 721 third Avenue South in Hailey. It provides a range of services from exercise classes to movie nights and even a Connection Club for those experiencing cognitive impairment.

Its weekday lunches are open to the community.