It was a beautiful winter night in La Jolla, and at Casa De Manana a party was about to commence. At 5:30 a group of us rode over to Casa De Manana to prepare for the Oscar Themed Party that was to begin at 7pm. As soon as we arrived, I began going through the decorations and through the help of my peers, we began to transform the place. From old movie posters, to hanging stars, and not to forget, a couple silhouettes of Elvis, the Oscar themed room was beginning to take shape. As more of our classmates arrived we were able to start putting together the photo booth, which had a red curtain background with various props to use while taking photos. Lastly, we placed the red carpet on the floor, and with the band starting their music, the party was ready to begin. As the residents began entering the party, it was great to see their reactions and how they truly loved what we had put together. Each resident was given a raffle ticket, which was then used to give out prizes later in the night. The prizes ranged from blankets, to books, to gift cards, and even beautiful orchids. The raffle was a big hit, and many of the residents were very thankful for what we had done. Throughout the night, I was able to dance with the residents, and being that it is one of my favorite things to do, I had a great time. Through my dancing I was able to meet and talk with some of the residents more, and hear about their lives. This was one of my highlights, as I was able to gain insight into the people who live here, and how diverse their lives have been and continue to be. As the night began to wind down, evidenced by a half eaten tray of desserts and tired faces, I was pleased with what we were able to accomplish. This is something I will look back on for years to come, and look forward to what we put together this Saturday at the Mary West Center in Downtown.
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Kyle UnderwoodArchives
June 2018
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