Thank You
The Gifts and Graces performance by the Stepping Stones’ Music/Art Group on
Sunday afternoon 20 September was very special. The undisguised joy and
excitement of the performers was clear for all to see. It gave them the oppor-
tunity to be included, to feel part of our community, to display their abilities, to
give as well as receive, and it bolstered their confidence and self esteem. They
will remember it for the rest of their lives. To those of us in the audience it was
another humbling revelation of the wonderful work done by this special group.
We want to record our appreciation and gratitude to those involved, not only in
the production of the concert and art display but for all the valuable work done
over the years. Margaret Hunt, who took the group under her wing from the
very beginning many years ago, devotes her Fridays week after week, month
after month, year after year, planning, organizing and cooking; Margaret Notaris
whose zeal and artistic skills have been fundamental in producing such imagi-
native and original art; David Hunt, the master of the key board, who provides
the music and much fun and levity; Pam Kelly, whose initiative it was to hold
the performance, and Judy Baker, both of whom worked hard to produce the
concert and are invaluable Friday afternoon regulars. There have been a
number of others who, over the years, have given valuable help on Friday after-
noons. To every one of you we say thank you.
We know that other parents and families share these sentiments so, on their
behalf as well and to continue in the spirit of frivolity that helped make the
performance so enjoyable, may we say;
What your group does each Friday is really quite magnanimous
And the gratitude we families feel is totally unanimous.
- Marge & Jeff Bishop
St Margaret's News
6
September 2017