[April 27, 2013]    

Friday afternoon Mary Welch was named the 2012 St. Clara's Manor Volunteer of the Year by the activity director; Penny Tipton.

The recognition came at the end of a special luncheon for all the volunteers at St. Clara's. During the course of the luncheon, guests visited and enjoyed some good food and dessert of course. They talked about what they do at St. Clara's and how long they have been doing it, and they were all recognized with appreciation gifts from the Tipton, her staff and the facility.
 

Pictures by Nila Smith

Tipton read an acrostic poem focusing on volunteers as well as another poem.

Toni Reifsteck was called on to say the blessing on the meal.

 

Volunteers, beginning at the left foreground and working around the table clockwise: Mary Ellen Thornton, Shirley Klink, Eleanor Gunderman, Mary Welch, Lillian Twiss, Marilyn Schneider and Joyce Grimley.

Volunteers, beginning at the left foreground and working around the table clockwise: Sandy Wilmert, Mary Fuller, Karen Birnbaum, Sandy Sanders, Ruth Post and Toni Reifsteck.

 

Volunteers Sister Mary Lou, left, of Holy Family Parish, and Sharon Reynolds.

Marie Parr serves coleslaw, and Tipton delivers plates to guests.