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The Senior Center of West Seattle's fiesta-themed Rainbow Bingo event last night produced a carnival atmosphere as a packed house of light-hearted, dauber-armed revelers competed for cash and gift baskets while raffle prizes of wine and other goodies were awarded. Dave Robertson was circulating with his circular tray of circular Jell-O shot molds of many colors, a fitting treat for those ordering a rainbow round of drinks.

West Seattle's newest celebrity, the brand new Trader Joe's store captain, Sean Greutert, called one of the games sporting a large sombrero.

Each time someone yelled, "Bingo!", boos from the crowd of "losers" erupted. Some even crunched their losing bingo sheets into a wad to hurl at strangers at other tables, all in fun, of course.

However, a few "false bingos", those who accidentally screamed, "Bingo!" without the winning numbers, garnered loud cheers from players who realized they still had a winning chance. These false bingo players were punished with a fanny-paddling from one of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Bingo-caller, emcee, and entertainer Sylvia O'Stayformore prompted the crowd to egg on the gentle spankings. Sylvia sang a romantic song, lip-synched to her own voice, and, as always, she kept the crowd riveted to their bingo sheets as she multi-tasked with game-calling, crowd control, and trademark naughty double entendres.

At 8:00 p.m. a familiar figure entered the room. Elvis was now in the house. West Seattle impersonator, Bret Wiggins, the (current) 5th Annual Elvis Invitational Competition wInner, favored the crowd with a few hits, a bit of dripping perspiration, and a scarf he tossed to an adoring fan.

Wiggins was there in part to promote the Wes Seattle Senior Center's "Tribute to Elvis!" Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., a fundraiser to benefit the West Seattle Senior Center $20 prepaid or $25 at the door.
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Elvis’s favorite foods and beverages available. Reservations—206-932-4044 x1