Rusty Jenkins helps Dorothy Powell put on her new Santa hat. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Marlena Barnes shows how many years old she is to Bessie Coker, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Jeanette Patrick looks at her new necklaces with Saxon Ballard. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Residents of Adams County Nursing Center celebrated Christmas with presents from the Santas for Seniors program. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Dorothy Powell looks into the gift bag she received from Santa Friday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santas for Seniors organizer Melinda Ballard wishes Louis Bedwell a Merry Christmas. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Hunter Robinson, one of Santa's elves, helps pass out presents Friday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Saxon Ballard enjoys looking at one of the books given to Jeanette Patrick Friday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Louis Bedwell looks at the gifts he received Friday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Residents of Adams County Nursing Center celebrated Christmas with presents from the Santas for Seniors program. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)