Alta Vista neighbors picnic in the shade

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association hosts a picnic for neighbors at Concordia Lutheran Church.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:21 a.m. April 29, 2016
  • Sarasota
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The Alta Vista neighbors came together for a potluck picnic Thursday evening beneath the shade of the trees at Concordia Lutheran Church. 

The picnic was planned by the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association and included a raffle.  Each guest was encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts for the event. 

Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
Dawn Mowery, Diana Horn and Alice Thomas
Dawn Mowery, Diana Horn and Alice Thomas
Members from Culvers brought cornhole games and frozen yogurt.
Members from Culvers brought cornhole games and frozen yogurt.
Cathy White adds to the grill.
Cathy White adds to the grill.
Ellen Gaulke, Kelly Kirschner and Rev. Stephen Gaulke
Ellen Gaulke, Kelly Kirschner and Rev. Stephen Gaulke
James Portman and Sheila Zachowski
James Portman and Sheila Zachowski
Kafi Benz, Pete Theisen, Ellen and Margaret Gaulke
Kafi Benz, Pete Theisen, Ellen and Margaret Gaulke

 

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