Our Pastor had bought enough red roses to personally deliver one to each and every senior, much to their delight! Lots of red that night.
Our youth served, monitored by several adults and did an excellent job. Below is a picture of a couple, the husband of the two will not be here next year. His cancer is in his bones and it's spreading everywhere. He called me the next morning and lavished praise on our efforts and reminded me that he used to be my deacon and he was very proud of me. ;-}
In the background is the piano with lots of silver and glass candlesticks; one of a dozen ficus trees embraced with little white lights; and torch lights--all to provide soft lighting and illiminate the need for the usual bright lights.
The singers were superb. Below is my good friend Judi, who sang Always, much to the delight of the audience. And Shirley Temple's appearance (no photo yet) brought the house down.
The usual critical, complaining people had nothing but compliments and appreciation to share with all of us. It will be an event to remember....until next year when we try to improve on it and make it another special night for our oft forgotten seniors. I am so honored to have played a small part in making it happen.
Gosh Ann, makes me want to fly to VA next year to join the festivities. But of course my age (not yet a senior) makes it impossible!! lol
ReplyDeleteSounds like you made many people happy and gave them a wonderful night to remember. Cheers to you and the others for giving that to them.
Jackie
It all sounds wonderful and I know it was greatly appreciated. It's sad that all too often the "greatest generation" has become the forgotten generation. At least the seniors of your church know that they are not forgotten. Looks like you all did a great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing them! Very sad about the deacon having bone cancer. That gave me a shiver as I read that he won't be there next year.
ReplyDeleteEveryone looks so festive in their red and pink. I see a lot of smiles and just think, you were responsible for putting them there! You done good, Ann!