The snowbirds of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church are preparing to take flight.
But first, church members gathered to send them off with a barbecue dinner beachside.
On April 4, 75 members brought appetizers and drinks to Bay Isles Beach Club to accompany the buffet dinner from Mr. Bones BBQ.
As everyone arrived, their cups were filled as live music played in the background. Dinner was served as the sun began to set over the Gulf of Mexico.
Bob and Carol Erker and the Rev. David Marshall
Louise Rich and Daphne Walker
Marge Stapleton, Judy Lewin and Katzy Nager
Beverly Joutras and Carolyn Judd
Stephen Thompson, Eve Wickwire, BJ Bishop, Cathie Wilt and Dave Bishop
Don Judd and Jerry Bowles
Elaine Smith, Letty MacDonald, Anne Roberts, Samantha MacDonald and Diana Emrich
Carol Doenecke, Jane Howard Jasper and Justus Doenecke
Sandy Wood and Paula Norwood
Paul Wood and Catharine and David Burke
Larry Elder and Bill Smith
More than 75 people gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for the farewell party.