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OLD PARAMUS REFORMED CHURCH
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ACTIVITIES AT OPRC

Picnic in the Pines

The weather was perfect. The setting was perfect. And the food preparation was perfect. What more could we ask for when having our Picnic in the Pines. Well for starters, the food was delicious. Head Chef Scott Smith prepared hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken for all to enjoy. Add to that potato salad, macaroni salad, cookies and watermellon and you have the makings of an outstanding eating experience with friends in the Pines. That's just what we did following the worship service on July 8.

"The Sounds of Music" was the title of the entertainment for the Women's Guild Meeting for May. The presentation featured The Blue Chips Chorus, a popular men's chorus singing four part harmony. Selections included show tunes, inspirational songs, a patriotic medley and other songs typically sung by a barber shop quartet. It was wonderful performance interspersed with some comedy by Director, Rich Roman.

Our Annual Roast Beef Dinner and Talent Show took place on Saturday, April 28. As usual, the dinner was delicious and the talent great. Thanks to the men of the church for taking over the kitchen and preparing the roast beef, green beans and mashed potatoes. Of course there was also cole slaw, gravy and rolls. Plus fruit crumble and whipped cream for dessert. After the dinner, the talent show began. There was a real variety of acts, ranging from some very talented singers, comedy skits, acrobatics and a dancing act. The pictures below show the dinner prep, crew and tables of guests. And then each of the acts of the talent show are shown. Good food, good entertainment, good laughs. Who could ask for anything more?

Don Walby carving the beef	The Serving Crew photo credit: Cheryl Veli
Dining in Style	Rick VanderWende
Suzanne Tillman and Company	"The Liars" featuring Lynn Arnesen, Carol O'Neill, Sally Brandes, and Sue Robertson
Jim Albes	One Liners - Roy Moritz and Rob Miller
Blythe Miller	Katie VanderWende
Nina Lionetti	Acrobatics by Kayla
"Little Jack Horner" Stewart Holmes and Rob Miller	"Father Abraham" Group Singing photo credit: Cheryl Veli
The Chorus Line Stewart Holmes, Lou Capuano, Vinny Veli, Bill Beckmann, and Chuck Jennings photo credit: Cheryl Veli	The Talent Show Cast

Our annual Antiques Appraisal event took place on Sunday, April 15. Approximately 75 people enjoyed listening to Jon Felz tell them about the items they had brought for his appraisal. As he shared his knowledge of the over 100 items he appraised, some were disappointed to learn that laws governing ivory and fire arms meant their "treasures" had no value. People brought items including paintings, figurines, furniture, stamps, jewelry and a valuable mold taken from the garbage in NYC. Jon was most excited to see a cap from the Titanic, which once authenticated, would be quite valuable. We appreciate the interesting and informative afternoon Jon provided.

photo credit: Kathy Fear

The April Women's Guild Meeting featured the collections of seven people of OPRC. Suzanne Tillman organized the program in which the presenters had displays of their collections. Each one told about how they became interested in that particular collection. The pictures below show the presenters on the left and the display of their collections on the right.

Suzanne Tillman	Rolling Pins
Sue Robertson	Pottery
Roy Moritz	A Potpourri of Collections
Ruth Mayer	Wireware
Sally Brandes	Her Mother's Shoes
Roberta Dawson	Angels
Carol O'Neill	Sheep

The first Pot Luck/Games Night of the season took place on Friday, January 13. According to reports, those who attended had a rollicking good time. Plenty of good food, and some lively game playing was the order of the day.

Filling up with food at the buffet table

Filling up with fun at the game table

photo credit: Cheryl Veli

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

      ANNUAL HARVEST FAIR - 1st Saturday in November

      ANNUAL FLEA MARKET - 1st Saturday in May

      MEN'S BREAKFAST - 7:30 AM on 3rd Saturday each month at Matthews Diner in Waldwick

      WOMEN'S GUILD - 1st Wednesday each month except January , July and August

      ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER

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