Coconut bowling ? Pineapple trophies ? Lei handicrafts ?
Not your usual Fourth of July fanfare — but what great fun ! Inspired by our Spring Challenge , which ended at LAX with a flight to Hawaii , our Fourth of July team created a wonderful atmosphere for celebrating US Independence Day . Fifty-two members , families , and friends attended the event held at the Emigration Museum in Ballinstadt . The hamburger buffet ( what else ?) was topped by scrumptious desserts brought by our members .
We were reminded that the day marks not the occasion of gaining independence but the signing of an agreement , an inspiring document that not just proclaims a break with Britain and its king , but also defines a concept on which this new independent country should be based : “ We hold these truths to be selfevident , that all men are created equal . That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights , that among these are Life , Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness .” It took eight years to gain independence from Britain ... but we are still striving to achieve the goals set out in this important document for everyone .
Our annual quiz ( for adults and children ) once again highlighted some of the holes in our memories ( or education ) … but luckily there were many young people who knew the facts ( influence of Hamilton ?). Crafts , games , and a rally rounded out the great afternoon .
A big thank-you to the unbeatable team that put the event together : Hannah B ., Adelina G . ( and Zoe ), Carol H ., Nanci S ., Diana S .; and to Jordan W . and Adrienne B . for another great quiz !
Hannah B ., Stephanie M . A ., Adelina G ., Francis L ., Carol B ., and Thelma F .
Tropical fruits made fun prizes ! ( Photos by Jordan W .)