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Seaplace residents host Mardi Gras party

With plenty of food and drinks, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun.


  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • | 2:49 p.m. February 20, 2020
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What’s purple, green and gold all over? 

Nearly everyone at the 2020 Seaplace Mardi Gras party on Feb. 19. Residents who attended were seated at tables named for famous streets of New Orleans, such as Bridge or Canal Street. Dozens packed into the condo association’s clubhouse for the evening.

“There’s always a nice turnout for this party,” Mary Del Pup said. 

After drinks and a classic Mardi Gras dinner including muffalettas and jambalaya, residents were treated to a concert as the sun set just outside. 

Attendees grabbed their name tags and headed to their street.
Attendees grabbed their name tags and headed to their street.
Colette Peterson and Mary Del Pup
Colette Peterson and Mary Del Pup
Sandy Endres, Mike Pariseau and June Heffel
Sandy Endres, Mike Pariseau and June Heffel
Social committee members Mary Del Pup, Marge Nuzzo, Peggy Jelinek and resident Judy Dallas
Social committee members Mary Del Pup, Marge Nuzzo, Peggy Jelinek and resident Judy Dallas
Jim Brown serves up his dinner.
Jim Brown serves up his dinner.
Barbara Castigilia, Andy Anderson and Ronda Montiminy
Barbara Castigilia, Andy Anderson and Ronda Montiminy
Gail and Tony Scire with Paul and Penny Gold
Gail and Tony Scire with Paul and Penny Gold
Paul and Penny Gold with Arthur and Marlene Silverman
Paul and Penny Gold with Arthur and Marlene Silverman
Dozens of residents turned out for the party.
Dozens of residents turned out for the party.
Masks galore decorated tables and faces
Masks galore decorated tables and faces
Sandy Endres and Jack Mueller
Sandy Endres and Jack Mueller
Residents toast to the evening.
Residents toast to the evening.
Sherri and Harold Kaufman with Robin and Allan Zuckeman
Sherri and Harold Kaufman with Robin and Allan Zuckeman
Glen and Nancy Hjort with Dorothy and Jack Mueller
Glen and Nancy Hjort with Dorothy and Jack Mueller

 

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