Tellico Tappers at Strang center

By Theresa Edwards

The Strang Senior Center celebrated its 14th anniversary with entertainment by the award-winning Tellico Tappers. Penny Norris of Lovell Heights Music Studio played the organ adding to the festivities. Alex Hamilton was the master of ceremonies. NHC Farragut provided refreshments. There were also several door prizes.

Marilynn McKenna began The Tellico Tappers 12 years ago. She had a dance studio in Michigan, and then moved to Tennessee to retire. But she missed dancing and started a group of tap-dancers, many with no dancing experience.

However, they practiced and put a routine together which they performed during the July Fourth celebration at Tellico Yacht Club.

She said, “Of course our husbands clapped, yelled and screamed. It put a spark under us.” That is how the Tellico Tappers began. Members come from various places, with about half from the West Knoxville.

The group’s costumes really add zest to their performances. Info: www.tellicotappers.com/.