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Christ Church sends off snowbirds

Congregation members gathered at Cedars East Tennis Resort on April 22.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 8:21 p.m. April 22, 2017
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As car carriers make their way onto Longboat Key, farewell parties make their way onto residents’ calendars.

Christ Church, Presbyterian, of Longboat is no exception. On April 22, congregation members gathered for a snowbird farewell at Cedars East Cafe and Tiki Bar. The members enjoyed a buffet dinner and drinks poolside.

Mary Ann and Kirt Bopp
Mary Ann and Kirt Bopp
Joe Palumbo and Karen Compton
Joe Palumbo and Karen Compton
Karen Fors and Lutie Uihlein
Karen Fors and Lutie Uihlein
Pat and Pat Hollis and Jon and Barbara Grimes
Pat and Pat Hollis and Jon and Barbara Grimes
Doane Compton and Gail Grundman
Doane Compton and Gail Grundman
Jerry Fox and Andy Sawyer
Jerry Fox and Andy Sawyer
Susan and Carl Johnson
Susan and Carl Johnson
Joyce Roslund and Jan Cady
Joyce Roslund and Jan Cady
The Rev. Norman Pritchard and Elaine and Bill McClure
The Rev. Norman Pritchard and Elaine and Bill McClure
Ann Quackenbush and Corinne Ragheb
Ann Quackenbush and Corinne Ragheb

 

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