Last week we gathered as soon as once more for a well-loved Living Well custom, Family Fun Day. Rain clouds hovered over Como Park, however they couldn’t preserve the Living Well group from gathering for one of many yr’s most anticipated occasions.
Nearly 400 individuals got here collectively for a day stuffed with music, laughter, meals, and connection. Families, guardians, workers, volunteers, advocates, and other people supported by Living Well frolicked catching up with outdated pals, making new recollections, and having fun with the straightforward pleasure of being collectively. While rain showers made occasional appearances all through the day, the snug temperatures and calm circumstances helped preserve the celebration going sturdy. Many individuals had been saying they even most well-liked the sunshine rain to excessive temps and humidity.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was the return of Tony Redmond as Elvis. A longtime Family Fun Day favourite, Elvis had the group singing alongside, dancing, and eagerly gathering his signature scarves. Even with some sound points, he saved the social gathering going and made individuals glad. Games, actions, face portray, and momentary tattoos saved friends of all ages entertained together with the music and laughter.
Events like Family Fun Day don’t occur with out the help of many serving to fingers. Groups of volunteers from Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, together with particular person volunteers from our devoted listing generously assisted all through the day, serving to with the whole lot from setup and serving meals to actions and cleanup. Their enthusiasm and willingness to assist created a welcoming expertise for everybody in attendance.
Board Members Tony DeRose and Nicolas Tiziou as soon as once more volunteered their time to coordinate parking and car arrivals. With workers assist their efforts helped guarantee friends touring from Living Well’s 36 houses and throughout the metro space may arrive safely and easily.
Bringing collectively tons of of individuals from throughout the Living Well group takes months of planning, however seeing so many smiles, conversations, and moments of connection makes each element worthwhile. Family Fun Day continues to be a reminder of what makes this group so particular: individuals coming collectively, supporting each other, and celebrating the relationships that enrich all of our lives.
Thank you to everybody who joined us and helped make this yr’s Family Fun Day one other memorable success.
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