The SERO VMERG Chapter's first off site event was held in Fayetteville at the North Carolina State Veterans Home on Saturday, May 30th. Members hosted a Beach Blanket Bingo Party for approximately 25 residents which included beach music, bingo, appetizers and our own Carolyn Barczik dressed in a vintage bathing suit.
The back of the hall was decorated with beach towels, a palm tree and a beach umbrella to enhance the beach theme. Bruce Chase called 5 bingo games and kept everyone entertained. The winners of each game were presented with a gift bag full of goodies and a framed photo, printing by Wayne Moorefield, of them accepting their prize from our bathing suit beauty. Quarters collected during our April Hotdog/Bake Sale were distributed to the residents attending as each player received a money pouch containing $2.00 in quarters and book mark.
Once bingo was complete, volunteers served nutritious appetizers, deliciously created by Mark Montrose, to the residents and mingled while beach music played in the background. Nursing home staff members joined in the festivities and all were pleased with the event. The residents were extremely grateful, departed the event with smiles on their faces and made comments asking when we were planning on returning. With that said, we have begun planning a Harvest Moon event this fall!
To view pictures of the Beach Blanket Bingo, click on the photo link to the left.
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