(Courtesy of M. Kay Nanian)
Country Aire Manor residents enjoyed an annual picnic hosted by the park owners on March 25, but this one had a twist.
Approximately 150 residents enjoyed a buffet meal served by two of the park owners: Elizabeth Nanian Mitchell and Debi Nanian Welch, plus Raechel Bosquez, park secretary. Much of the behind-the-scenes work in the kitchen was carried out by Michael Mitchell, maintenance manager; his son, Thomas; and, George Welch, former park manager.
Now the twist. This year’s picnic had the added attraction of a bluegrass band, with Lauren Harvey on bass, Phil Sarlo on banjo, and music store owner Dean Johnson on guitar. The mobile home and RV residents responded enthusiastically to well-known songs, such as “Dueling Banjos,” by clapping along, in rhythm, to the duet of Sarlo and Johnson. Others sang along to familiar tunes.
In the words of retired Air Force flight mechanic Paul Proctor, “We have never had so many people show up, as we had today! The food was great, but this time a band was provided, and my wife wanted to get up and dance.”
Country Aire Manor is a 55-plus, deeded mobile home subdivision and recreational vehicle park. It has been located in Dade City since 1979.
By M. Kay Nanian
Country Aire Manor
Published April 5, 2017
