With nearly perfect weather, the West Norwalk Association hosted our first Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 12, at Fox Run School. The WNA hosted this celebration of summertime with the considerable help of not only Board members but also their spouses, children, grandchildren and many volunteers. From a Bouncy House and Slide, to face painting, games and prizes, balloons, removable tattoos, a fire truck that provided opportunity for kids to spray with the hose, and our special guests, the volunteers who train and work with the K-9 Rescue Dogs, families had lots to do. An added attraction was the water rockets that were made with children by Boy Scouts. Then add hot dogs and chips, water, popcorn, and cotton candy.
Pictured above are Co-Presidents, Gay Mac Leod and Linda Forcellina, with some of our young neighborhood volunteers who supervised all the games, the Van der Els family and a friend. The Alves family also volunteered to be in charge of the busy activity in the Bouncy House. We are also thankful for volunteers from the Congregational Church Nursery School who showed their artistry in face painting. A special opportunity for all parents was the ability to register their children in a national security base through the efforts of New York Life Insurance.
Feedback from families who attended was most positive and the Board members had a great time too, whether cooking hot dogs or supervising other activities. We all worked together as a team and enjoyed the day with our neighbors.
The West Norwalk Association serves our neighborhood in so many ways and this Family Fun Day will hopefully be an annual event that brings together young families in our neighborhood for a day of fun.