Fifth Anniversary ~ November 2009

The theme of Common Ground's Fifth Anniversary Celebration was focused on fun and spiritual community. Guests were invited to come dressed as characters reflective of the game of "Clue" (or not). The evening centered on 'solving' a clever mystery and finding clues to the identity of the 'culprit'. Each table was set with a different centerpiece representing the qualities of a room in the 'mystery mansion'.

One of the clues was written on a piece of 'flying wish paper' which was lit on fire and then vanished. Everyone was delighted by the surprise. Those sitting in the 'library' were entertained by one of the guests who accidentally almost caught his pants on fire while playing with the 'flying paper'. Oops! Luckily no damage occurred but much laughter brightened the energy.

As always, Common Ground's very own Robert Fields brought his extraordinary talent to the evening and provided the perfect musical compliment to support the mystery story, dancing and even accompaniment for a surprise appearance by Common Ground's 'grand dame', Alys Sullivan, who sang a heartfelt rendition of' I'm in the Mood for Love'.

Reflective of her playfulness, Reverend Glenda was in delightful character as Miss Scarlet, complete with a 'raven-haired high style hair-do' reminiscent of the 40's. As always, her joyful presence brought fun, light and love.

Most guests commented that this year's celebration was the best to date. Yes!



Judy Doty, Donna Young (looking on)

Stacie Buda, Christine Francis, Rev. Glenda, Sharon Miles, Chuck Malchow & Marion Snowden

Standing Ovation

Rev.Susan & Bruce Boycks

Bob & Pat Gover

Rev. Judy & Rev. Glenda

Robert Fields

Rev. Glenda, Rev. Judy & Alys Sullivan

Judith Freyer Palmer & David Palmer

Jeanne Czuba

Christine Francis & Peter Crabb

Christine Arrigoni & Ralph Curcio

Chuck & Judy Doty

Mother & Daughters ~ Alex Gleason, Rev. Glenda & Jenni Roth

Bob Burnard & Ralph Curcio

Chauntuese Alys Sullivan singing "I'm in the Mood for Love"

Kathryn Hanson, Russell Burns & Cathy Utgaard

Kent Ellis & Tamani Deering

Judy Allen

Peg Machin & Jan Bates

Alys Sullivan & Jan Bates

Adi Roth, Alex Gleason & Dorothea Ward




Sharon Miles, Rev. Glenda, Pat Gover & Russell Burns

Dennis DePrete, Dyane & Chan DeKramer

Carol Marshall & Judy Carroll

Sisters Ruth Ann Miller & Nancy Berg

Bruce Boycks, Kathryn Hanson (AKA:Fossiletta) & Mary Anne Vaccaro

Allison Haynes & Cordell Svengalis (AKA: Professor Plum)

Blayne & Pamela Henton

Chuck & Cally Malchow

Larry Klein & Rev. Susan Chamberlain

Liz Denny & Joy Fletcher

Re. Glenda (AKA: Miss Scarlet), Rev. Judy & Larry Klein (the 'mystery ghost')

Rev. Judy, Ken Radcliff & Alys Sullivan

Kent Ellis, Tamani Deering, Allison Haynes, Peter Crabb & David Palmer

Bob & Pat Gover

Linda Elms & Helen McNearnie

Bob Gover & Vickie Erickson

Lynne Pendleton, Lillian Nader (AKA: Professor Plum's Student) & Janet Woods

George & Norma Carter

Ralph Curcio, Carol Marshall & Alys Sullivan

Tappy Bear Visits the Kids' Enrichment Program

Demonstrating EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for Kids

Annual Spring Yard Sale 2009

Photographs courtesy of Bob Gover
Sharon Miles & Cordell Svengalis
Team Leads

Ordination February 2009

4th Anniversary Party

Chaos Before Order

Ready for our Common Ground sign

This is the place!

Plenty of parking

Already on the marquee!

Temporary meeting room while waiting for deliveries
Rev. Judy, Lillian Nader, Rev. Glenda

Sitting on 154 bales of energy efficient, recycled glass, 'green' insulation

InterfaceFlor carpet tiles help us "go green"

Ick!

We are committed to 100% environmental recycling

Our contractor Sam Lin & his helper hard at work

We won't be needing that 200 gallon hot water heater!

Stacie blesses the foundation of Common Ground
She says: "As you spend time here may you come back to your True Self & Source & align with your True Essence!"

Possibility Thinking - Kids, Cabana & Creativity

Ready for Work - Cordell Svengalis & Sharon Miles

Putting Together a Play Cottage - Sharon, Debby Riddick, Cordell, Dennis DePrete & Peter Cresswell

Debby Reads the Instructions

Playhouse Nearing Completion in the Background - Lisa, Janey & Kris Whittington

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time! Putting Together a Kids' Picnic Table - Jan Bates, Rev. Glenda & Alys Sullivan

Aah! Mission Accomplished - Debby & Rev. Judy

Making Sure the Starburst is Safe! - Kris

Taking a Break - Jan & Alys

High Five! - Rev. Glenda & Rev. Judy

Rev. Glenda Having Fun

A Sense of Accomplishment - Rev. Glenda & Rev. Judy