Welcome back party at Christ Church

By Petra Rivera
| 11:30 a.m. November 19, 2024

Karen Gardiner, Patty Buck, Karen Fors and Ann Quackenbush at the Christ Church Welcome Back Party.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key welcomed back its snowbirds with a Hawaiian-themed party on Nov. 13 at Hugo II at the Cedar Tennis Resort and Club.

Members enjoyed food and conversation while reuniting with their friends that haven't been on the island since before Easter.

Christ Church member Sue Wertman said the annual welcome back party was a good time to check on all her returning friends and hear how they are recovering from the hurricanes. She was excited the event was well-attended with a mix of full-time and snowbird residents.

"It was a fun evening," said Wertman. "It was the perfect chance to share recent storm experiences as well as summer activities and to enjoy the wonderful food."

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Petra Rivera

Petra Rivera is the Longboat community reporter. She holds a bachelor’s degree of journalism with an emphasis on reporting and writing from the University of Missouri. Previously, she was a food and drink writer for Vox magazine as well as a reporter for the Columbia Missourian.