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Photo Gallery: Country Western Day At The Bridge

Local performers Kim Oakes and Cris Medina entertained residents at the local assisted living facility on Sept. 15.

Residents and staff at assisted living facility celebrated country western day with Kim Oakes and Cris Medina on Sept. 15 as part of the National Assisted Living Week.

By day, Kim Oakes workes at the Rhode Island Blood Center — but when night time rolls around, she's singing and dancing to country western music.

"This is my third year singing and dancing," said Oakes, who's put together a fun, hour-long show.

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As Bridge residents — bedecked in western hats and deputy badges provided by Activities Director Jean Rivard — enjoyed dinner in the Bridge dining room, Oakes danced from table to table, serenading the crowd with songs from Loretta Lynn, Patsy Kline and Ann Murray.

Cris Medina also added to the country western fun, as he entertained the residents with his own song-and-dance routine.

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Check out the accompanying photos for scenes from country-western day at The Bridge.

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