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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Let Them Eat Cake!! And We Did!

       'Celebration' said Lionel Richie and Chautauqua and the UM House did just that with a week of cake and punch as we celebrated the 137th year of the Institution, the 35th running of the Old First Night Run/Walk, 130 year anniversary of the CLSC and a concentrated study of Iran (Persia before 1935).
Hugh crowds listened to speeches about Iran


Nuclear Negotiators:  Mousavian (Iran) and Burns (US)

Rev. Raphael Warnock,  Ebenezer Baptist 

Dan Brown spoke to us 'in code'

Finalists in piano competition
Our favorite: Magdalena Ondicova (middle) was the winner


The running of the First Night Race
     At the UM House our chaplain, Rev. Betty Ann Buckley, of Alpha Christian TourS led us on a faith 'journey.'  With her mother, Shirley, we celebrated the week with much enthusiasm.
     This was the week of the Chautuaqua Literary and Scientific Circle induction of new members.  It was quite a week of tradition and companionship.



     Here are some other 'icing on the cake' events at the House:
author Martha Hickman's book signing

The Westbury Sunday chariot

The Orchard Park 'tea party'

Karen's birthday at the Missionary House

Janet Fitt's birthday
Is this enough celebrating?

Yes!  Straight no Chaser!

This week was endorsed by the President.  
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  1. Betty Ann BuckleyAugust 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Yes, what a wonderful week, indeed. And, I think we DID eat cake nearly every night! How thrilling it was to be a part of the Chautauqua community and the United Methodist family in particular, to celebrate so many special events this week. Thank you for extending your gracious hospitality to all, including us.

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