The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held March 5 at the First United Methodist Church.

The Home Grown Tomaters Band entertained the group with a program of favorite gospel songs that they have sung in small country churches in the Natchitoches area. Band members included David Clark, Geo Darfus, Julia Brown, Janet Darfus, and Billy Spillman.

March birthdays were celebrated by David Clark and Linda Higginbotham. Preston Durr and Liz Durr were first-time attendees. Harvey Polk served as Master of Ceremonies, and Pastor Gary Willis offered a prayer before the meal. St. Patrick’s Day decorations were provided by the church’s Faith Circle.

Young at Heart meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11 AM in Bostick Hall at the church (enter through doors under the bell tower). The meeting is non-denominational, and all seniors are invited to come and enjoy the good food, fellowship, and entertainment. Attendees are asked to pay a $5 fee or to bring a covered dish to share. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2.