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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Buggy Festival

The Carthage Buggy Festival was held this past weekend in Carthage, NC, and Saturday 12 May 2012 was where we caught up with the guys from Mercer Home, enjoying the rich history of Carthage.  The Buggy Festival is held each year to commemorate the famous Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory that, from the mid1800’s to the 1920’s, produced the carriages that were essential to life in rural North Carolina.  The weather was just right for a stroll through historic Carthage taking in the sights and sounds of the annual event, from the antique cars, to antique carriages, music, and of course funnel cake!!  This was a nice little walk down memory lane for the Mercer guys, and they certainly enjoyed learning about the history of Carthage.   

Arts and Crafts for Mom!!

Well not to forget their mothers on Mother’s Day, Ricky A., Tommy, Jeff, John, and Ricky L. were quite busy Thursday afternoon, 10 May 2012, putting together picture frames along with pictures of themselves.  The work involved was very detailed and each guy had to stay focused to glue the pieces together and then add their favorite photos of themselves into the frame.  But the finished product was well worth it, and there were some happy moms this past Mother’s day.  Way to go fellows….............you know if mama is happy everyone is happy!!!

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

San Lee Park

Saturday 5 May 2012 was a good day for fishing and a picnic. And that is just what Tommy, Ricky A., and Jeff were out doing Saturday morning. Certainly not wanting to waste a beautiful Saturday morning and afternoon these guys along with the ladies from Lanier took their fishing poles and picnic baskets and headed for San Lee Park for a little fishing, joking around, duck feeding, and sub sandwiches. San Lee Park is just the place here in Sanford to get back to nature, with its serene lake, quiet picnic area, and there were some fish to be caught!!! What a great way to spend a Saturday!!!

10 Year Anniversary for the Stevens Center facility

The 10th anniversary celebration of the Stevens Center facility here in Sanford was held Friday evening 4 May 2012. The Stevens Center has been providing people living with disabilities opportunity to pursue their dreams as part of the community for ten years. The men from Mercer have been participating in events such as First Friday Family Night on the first Friday of each month, and they also volunteer their time to help with the No Scare Fair which is held each October for Halloween. A lasagna dinner was served followed by music and dancing.  The Stevens Center is a great place to gather with friends for BINGO games, banquets, health fairs, exercise classes and dances.

Thursday, May 03, 2012

AKTION Club Clean-Up

From proms to community service…........where were the guys from Mercer on Saturday 28 April 2012? Well they were at Kiwanis Children’s Park in Sanford giving back to their community by helping other volunteers clean up the children’s park. From trash to pine-comb pick-up the men spent the morning beautifying this wonderful park for children. And of course what would any type of community service project be without…......of course….....food!!! Once they were finished they were treated to a hot dog, with all the fixings’, lunch!!! Even though the weather was a bit cooler, it was still a good day for volunteer work!! Thank you John, Tommy, Ricky L, Jeff, and Ricky A for all your hard work!!!  You all are truly an asset to this community