Have you ever wanted to step back into the “GOOD OLE DAYS?!" On February 28, the residents of WRMC did just that! There were HIPPIES, POODLE SKIRTS, and even CAR HOPS! This event was the result of 3 months of creative planning, recruiting, and then executing by some terrific people. A small group of residents wanted to create an event that would bring our community together.
In spite of the advice to scrap the idea, residents marched on with their plans and began to recruit, or “hoodwink,” other community members to join the centralized planning committee. Before long there were over 75 residents organizing the event and a role was found for everyone. Residents volunteered to sew, cook, design props, design costumes, and to work the event.
Attendees enjoyed cheeseburgers, hot dogs, French fries, and onion rings delivered by Car Hops while the juke box played. There was face painting, fishing, and a Grand Parade, kicked off with a balloon drop from our three-story rotunda. There was an Armed Forces Color Guard and even President Abraham Lincoln, our Grand Marshal! The day ended with good ole fashioned root beer floats.
In addition to the 75 volunteers, over 150 community members participated in the “Good Ole Days!" It’s important to note that the staff of Western Reserve served only in a support capacity, which truly allowed for an engaged experience for the volunteers. It was truly an amazing day at WRMC to see the talent and skill of the residents culminate in such away. We can’t wait to see what will come next!
