A STEP BACK IN TIME…
It was a lovely afternoon, the wind was blowing, the radio played a
jazz, waltzes, and fireside chats by FDR. There were fabulous appetizers
for the guests to nibble to their hearts desire. After the nibbles,
a variety of gelato topped off the afternoon. If you missed the 70th
Anniversary Garden Party on Sunday, September 30th, you missed a step
back in time.
Ladies adorned the Estate House at Cypress Grove in their best flowered
brimmed hats and summer dresses and gents strolled the grounds in crisp
white shirts with two tones shoes. It was a salute to 1937 … and
everyone had a grand time!
Guests were invited to a sneak preview of the 2008 HHR as they came
into Cypress Grove Park. Just to let you in on the scoop…the cats
and dogs at the SPCA of Central Florida joined together this year for
our birthday to raffle car! This year a one very lucky individual will
win a brand new ~ fully loaded new HHR! Tickets are still on sale for
$70 a chance to win…but don't miss out! The drawing of chance will
be held December 15th at the Orlando Shelter. Don't say I didn't remind
you!
In the cool afternoon breeze some guests played a game or two of croquet.
Other guests tried their hand at bocce ball. Gents wandered over to…
where else… the Gent's Tent for their choice of cigars from Harry's
Cigars and a splash of Gentleman Jack from Brown-Forman Beverage (the
distributor for Jack Daniels) or even a flavored lemonade or mint julep
(made a little better using spirits from Costal Wine and Spirits.)
The catering was splendid! Arthur's Catering created finger foods and
platters of summer delights and without a doubt everyone saved room
for dessert… when you have gelato from Muse Gelato you can't resist!
Of course for those interested in recreating that blissful late summer
day… head down to the Cyber Shack on International Drive for a
scoop or two!
Ladies browsed the SPCA Garden Store for parasols and fans and purchased
their raffle tickets for a chance to win some fantastic items! We had
artwork from Charles Wysocki, a getaway at the Belleview Biltmore Estate
in Clearwater, and gift baskets brimming with delights from Bull Fish!
September 30th marked a very important day for the SPCA, as the Honorable
Orange County Mayor, Richard Crotty, declared the day "SPCA of
Central Florida Day". And if things can't get any better…October
2007 was declared "SPCA of Central Florida Month" by the City
of Orlando! A whole month! The cats and dogs are thrilled by this proclamation!
Of course the highlight of the afternoon was the costumes! As evidenced
by the photos guests dressed to the nines in their one of a kind vintage
and authentic outfits.
We would also like to take this time to thank Balloons by Renee, Scenic
Works and Media One for their in-kind donations.
And a very special thank you to the supporters and patrons of our 70th
Garden Party ~ we hope you will be just as delighted to see what we
have in store for our 71st Birthday! Till next year…
Group Shot |
Mayor Crotty & Party Guests |
Sandra Ingram & Elizabeth Baab |
Sue & Kevin Jones |
Torben & Sarah Madson |
