Residence at Hilltop chorus celebrates season in song

By Mon Valley Independent

By Kristie Linden

klinden@yourmvi.com

Several of the seniors who live at TheResidence at Hilltop in Carroll Township are dreaming of a “White Christmas” — it’s the favorite song of many members of the chorus who performed this holiday season.

As the dining room filled with choral members’ friends and family for a show this week, resident Ella Barna said she was excited to perform for her daughter and son-in-law. She was ready to sing “just about anything, but mostly ‘White Christmas.’”

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