Mentor Seniors Enjoy Opening Day

Progressive Field wasn't the only place where "Tribe Time" occurred Monday.

The Mentor Senior Center hosted nearly 100 guests Monday evening for an opening day showing as the Cleveland Indians faced the New York Yankees. Though the home team ended up losing 11-6, the crowd of area senior citizens was clearly ready for some baseball, constantly cheering at the large projector screen.

"Oh, they're going to win it all," Mentor resident Elaine Emser said of the team's chances this year.

"We've got some new blood out there."

This was the second consecutive opening day event hosted by the senior center. Visitors enjoyed popcorn, Cracker Jacks and other snacks, courtesy of several sponsors rounded up by the senior center.

Recreation Coordinator Nick Standering said the positive turnout is making the center consider a similar event when the Browns begin play in September.

"I think what's special about it is having a place for the seniors to come, close, to enjoy the game with all of their friends, as opposed to going downtown," Standering said. "You never know what kind of weather we're going to get in Cleveland.

"It's a great place for the seniors to come out."