Above, professional opera singer Emily Lodine, Magnolia, performs for a full house during Grandparents Day activities in the Mary Jane Brown home Sunday afternoon. At right, Ruth Frahm (left), Rachel Vollmer and Kay Vollmer enjoy an outdoor barbecue.
Roughly 300 visitors attended activities at both Mary Jane Brown and The Oaks apartments.
According to one of the organizers, Brenda Plimpton, rainy weather that morning had her worried, but everything turned out well. "We certainly were pleased with the day, especially since the weather cooperated," Plimpton said. "Everyone was extremely tired come Sunday evening, and we even had some sunburned faces. But the residents were thrilled." The afternoon's events included an outdoor barbecue and local entertainment, including a performance by professional opera singer Emily Lodine. In addition, there were kidsÕ games, ice cream and a Country Store table. Plimpton said Good Samaritan staff had good help from volunteers to pull off the celebration which was intended to involve Good Samaritan residents and the community in observing national Grandparents Day.
Photos by Brenda Plimpton