July 18, 2009 - The ACC Celebration

It was a wonderful day with close to 150 people dropping by and enjoying the newly improved ACC. A huge thanks to Christine Koster and Katherine Wood, 2 of our staff, who coordinated our celebrations. Walking down from the parking lots, F/friends saw



Most of the photos in this blog were taken by Margery Rubin. THANKS, Marge. They're wonderful.



The table was staffed all day by volunteers of all ages and staff. Chris was ably assisted by Aidan
and Sawyer. F/friends were given schedules and encouraged to find things that interested them. Here are some of the activities.



Blowing bubbles by young and old





If bubbles weren't your favorite, there was always ultimate Frisbee.



or may be face painting





Photo by AD






and an impromptu play using clothes from our dress up closet





Of course, many friends wanted to watch and cheer.



While the activities were going on, our cooks prepared both lunch and dinner with lots of watermelon in between. Here's Anita Thacker with our bread.



Can't you just taste it?




We did our traditional "let's circle up" time and sang a song before we started down the food lines. After lunch, it was more of the same - with activities, a scavenger hung and singing with George and Jean Seiler.



The Seiler's




For supper, we had picnic fare prepared by Sam, Alex and Edie Kramer. After dinner, we had an official time to thank all the people who made the ACC renovation possible starting with Sandra Beer, our fundraising consultant; donors to the cause; volunteers, vendors and staff.



Here's Liseli Haines, our property manager, with Peter Nelson of CNS who was our contractor. After we thanked Peter, he said how much he enjoyed working with all of us. Staff estimates that we had over 1,000 volunteer hours.

It was so much fun that Marcie and Margaret are ready to do it all over again -- well, maybe just phase II - you can see their joy in this photo.



A good day was had by all.