Senior Connection went through quite the transformation, as the inaugural Black and White Ball went off without a hitch on Saturday.

One of the first things that guests saw when they walked in was a curtain of white lights that twinkled and could not help but catch people’s attention.

Decorations included lights hanging from the ceiling and wrapped along poles, as well as a replica Eiffel Tower that was a marquee backdrop for a photo opportunity.

Both the décor and food attempted to remain consistent with the theme of the event, which was “Christmas in Paris.”

“We were trying our best to get completely themed out,” said Brandi Lawrence with the event planning committee.

Country Lane Too catered the event that featured heavy hors d’oeuvres that included meatballs, French bread and varieties of cheese and fruit.

“We tried to stay with the Parisian theme,” said Barbara Minor with Country Lane Too. “It was mainly hors d’oeuvres, but heavy enough to make a full meal out of it.”

Several volunteers from Chilton County High School’s Student Government Association assisted with setting up and serving food and drinks, while another group of volunteers assisted in the cleanup efforts.

“They have been great, and have done everything that we asked of them,” Minor said.

Over 200 tickets were sold for the event, which featured “The Usual Suspects” jazz band as the evening’s entertainment.

“Everybody loved it,” Senior Connection Director Vanessa McKinney said.

According to McKinney, the proceeds from the event will go toward raising funds to purchase a bus that holds about 36 passengers with room for luggage underneath.

“It will probably be another year before we have enough, but this will go a long way in helping get there,” McKinney said.

Residents from the Gardens of Clanton were driven to the ball in a limo and dropped off right in front of Senior Connection.

Other than the Eiffel Tower photo booth, raffle prizes were given away and a silent auction was held for artwork created by the Senior Connection art class.

Photos taken at the Eiffel Tower photo booth will be available to be picked up at Senior Connection or delivered if an address is known.