Violet celebrates 99 years with friends and family
Nearly 40 guests attended Violet Schwabenland’s 99th birthday party in Mutual 6 on July 1. The party included a barbecue, concert and games. While all four teams were close in score, Team Pink pulled ahead decisively with the fastest time on the martini relay. The relay required team members to carry an oversized martini glass to their other team members while gripping a balloon between their knees. The winners waddled to victory without spilling the “martini” or dropping the balloon.
Team Yellow performed a perfect, penalty-free score on the relay, choosing to distinguish themselves with quality over speed. Evelyn Scherber of Mutual 8 produced a near perfect score for Team Blue in the putting competition, and Team Purple brought in the highest score on the corn hole toss.
Peter Hyon’s beautiful baritone accompanied the Lemon Tart Trio who were assisted by Terry Otte and Jim Long of Abilene for a fun-filled tribute to Violet.
First Place Winners (l-r): Betty Hong, Mimi Hyon, Rhonda Cox, Violet Schwabenland, Eileen Kotecki and Jim Long.
Lemon Tarts Caryl Ann Hathaway (l-r), Joan Tarro and Evelyn Velez.
