A Chance to Dance and Make Merry

Morning, morning ... Feeling pretty good! 

Yesterday's spring fundraiser was very good. It was in a new hall that was bigger and brighter. There were just over 200 people.

There was a small reception area that included coat check, but, there weren’t too many people wearing coats because the weather was so beautiful. Each assigned table held 10 people and this year we were placed near the dancing. That was really neat.  We sat in between our friend and one of the Advisory Committee members who is an older local business man named Sol. Sister Tess sat on the other side of him.

The hall was decorated festively in spring time colors. There was three long tables near the door and bar for Sr. Flo’s homemade bread and craft items that the individuals had made to sell. Then up front in front of the musicians and dance floor there were maybe 10-12 tables for the drawing, raffle and blind bidding. The drawing was for a $1,000, $500, and $250 prize. We didn’t stay for that part yesterday, because our friend had to be getting home, but we’ll find out how that all went tomorrow.

There was about 45 minutes before people needed to be seated to roam and talk to folks. I stopped to chat with the families I knew.  One of my favorite moments was being with a small group of five clients who were selling $1 chances.  They had thought their business exhausted and then a woman came and bought 5 tickets from each. They concentrated very hard to be giving her the right amount of tickets and cash back.  It was a great feeling for all.

We sat down and presentations were made and then the individuals formed their choir to sing three songs. It was very beautiful. They had worked hard on learning the words. Then there was a family style dinner with three main dishes. The conversation was good and there was plenty of laughter.

I felt bad for one of my first clients I've nick named, "gentle giant."  I’ve never danced and can no longer stand and sway because of my spinal arthritis. He jested, "Come on Miss Ann, don’t do me like that!" Hehe ... after that we assured his dance card was filled with pretty young ladies. The afternoon moved too swiftly.  :)

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