Food, games, and plenty of sun—there was no better way to spend the Saturday after the Fourth of July than at Raphael House. Numerous AfterCare and Residential families joined Raphael House staff and volunteers for an afternoon on the roof to celebrate our nation’s independence.
The many games were a big hit with children young and older. There were balloon darts, giant tic-tac-toe, sack races, three-legged races, and more. Winners received some very festive prizes, from red, white, and blue pinwheels to rubber duckies dressed up as US presidents. There was also face paining for anyone interested. Everyone could see the work of the skilled volunteer face painters as butterflies, princesses, and even spidermen walked around the roof with their families.
As often happens after some fun in the sun, hungry guests could choose from hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, potato salad, fruit, cupcakes, apple pie, and popcorn to eat, all delicious!
If a family wanted to take a picture to remember the day by, they certainly could at a photo shop area decked out for the Fourth. Many families took time out to say cheese or to make a funny face at the camera.
Thank you to all of those who joined Raphael House for such a fun picnic celebration!
