The Chaparral Retreat hosted a pizza dinner fundraiser for Phoenix Circle Foundation on Saturday, April 2. It was a "full house", with some returning guests to the B&B, visitors to Roman Nose State Park, visitors to Whirlwind Winery, and locals who had not been out to The Oven before. One couple was celebrating their 22nd anniversary.
Saturday was the first of what will be a full spring and summer (and maybe fall) of events at the Chaparral Retreat, including live music programs. The evening was cool but not cold. We sat on the patio and ate, visited, laughed, told stories; some stayed later and relaxed in front of a roaring outdoor fireplace. Ah, the scent of a wood fire brings back memories of camping with the kids, Boy Scout outings, and hiking trips in New Mexico. At my age now, I am glad I can enjoy a fire outside and sleep indoors on a nice bed!
We raised some money for Phoenix Circle Foundation and brought awareness of the need and benefit of the arts in rural Oklahoma. Thanks to all who came and shared the evening with us. If you can't make it to one of our fundraisers but want to make a tax-deductible donation, you can send a check to Phoenix Circle Foundation at PO Box 427, Watonga, OK 73772 [as I write this, I realize I've been listening to the KOSU radio pledge drive for the past four days!]. We will be glad to send you a receipt. PCF is listed with the IRS, the State of Oklahoma, and Guidestar as a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization.
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