Kentucky Derby Party in FL

It has become the custom for our Bible study group to get together in person twice a year, which works well for everyone.  This year we had a Kentucky Derby Party.  

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Rita, our hostess, had done some shopping so the girls got busy.

We started out making these tame "church lady" hats.  I had been online and studied the Derby hats - they were BIG and WILD.  So..... we shifted gears.

Busy, busy bees. 
You know how gals are when they get going on a project.

Coming right along, Rita and MaryMay are finished.

Admiring each other's work.  Carol looks like she's ready.

Ah, ha, we are proud of our creations.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the guys did chat a bit and 

checked on the TV to be sure we didn't miss the race.

  Rita and Alan Etherington, our gracious hosts. 

Carol, MaryMay, Rita, Deborah, Pat

Pat's hubby, Rick Necklan, liked Pat's Derby hat, as did I!

The hat below was my favorite. 
Pat started out with a rather ho-hum conservative  hat. 

 A few minutes later, I looked across the table and simply burst out laughing.  As you can see below, Pat got into the spirit.

Rita, Alan, Carol, Lou, Rick, Pat, Gary, MaryMay, Deborah and Dave

 

Rita and Alan, thank you for your hospitality.

Oh, who won the Kentucky Derby?   Golden Tempo 
Try this link:
Hope this will let you see the historic finish.

Bible Study Via Zoom

In 2020, we were concerned about missing our Bible study during the Pandemic.  Our leader, Rita Etherington, figured out how to use Zoom. 

It worked so well that we have continued since 2020.

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2020 May
Gary brings me (MaryMay) from VA to FL in January.  He flies home and does taxes.  In the spring he flies down to rest and drives us back to VA.

2022 February

One reason this works well for our study, is that Gary can "be there" for all our lessons, even though he's in VA.

2021 June

When we're both in VA  for the summer, we can still participate.  Also, when Rita and Alan are up North for the summer, we can still have our lesson.

2023 May

Gloria Walker is active in the group and we kid her because she uses an Avatar..... I think it's so she won't have to do her hair! 

2025 January

 Ruthie and Paul Watkins joined us in the group.

2025 February

2026 January

Thank you, Rita for your leadership.

Gary is in FL in January and May so that's the time for our "in person" parties!  (Read about our Derby Party on a later blog post.)