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(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.
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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
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