Movie Night ~ Thank You

Wow, what a fantastic turn out for the Thetis Memories Movie Night on Saturday!  A reassuring display that we do indeed need to expand Forbes Hall! My sole mission in creating the slideshow of memories was to inspire community spirit.  Receiving any donations would have just been an added bonus. Thanks to your outpouring of support and generosity, $1,617 was raised!  Thanks to our matching funds donor, every dollar you gave was doubled, bringing the total to $3,234. Your reactions to the slideshow, your laughter, tears and cheers just filled my heart with joy and made all the hours creating the show totally worth it!

Many thanks to Gloria Taylor and Helen Bird for running the popcorn and beverages and Ellen Rush, Lynn Hunter and Rebecca Andison for helping with set up.  Also, thanks to Ann Dickie for creating the Movie Night posters and getting the word out on the web.

It was so encouraging to see the Hall overflowing with compassion and community spirit!  This island is truly one of a kind and the dream of expanding Forbes Hall is growing ever closer to reality. 

For those of you who missed the Movie Night or anyone who may wish to see it again, mark your calendars. The next viewing will take place on August 11th at Forbes Hall following the Family Fun Day.  Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

Heartfelt thanks to all who came out and made this such a successful event in more ways than one!

Tricia Hunter

photo courtesy of Kelly Bannister