Central holds Mother-Daughter Banquet

Mothers and daughters of all ages met in the fellowship hall for an afternoon of ?girl talk.? Festive tables were covered with white tablecloths that held groupings of iridescent gift bags filled with pastel tulle and colorful feather boas draped with pearl necklaces.

Commemorative photographs were taken of attendees before enjoying a delicious catered luncheon. Stephanie McGregor welcomed the group, and Erin Dyer offered a prayer. A scripture reading was provided by Olivia Majors and Terah Jones read ?A Tribute to Mothers.? A humorous presentation ?10 Signs of Advanced Momhood? was provide to the group by Shelley Rhoton. Morgan Dyer closed the program with ?What is a Grandmother?? Brandie Mansfield offered the closing prayer.

Several mothers and daughters took opportunity of the occasion to spend special time together. One such couple, 88-year-old Bessie Atnip and her daughter Janice Mayfield make a point to attend each year.

?I always go if I possibly can,? said Atnip. ?I didn?t know if I would get to come this year, but I had a great time.?

Sonya Cantrell especially enjoyed the event, as she came with her three children. ?The tea is a perfect time to get dressed up, enjoy time with my children and make memories with them,? said Sonya.

A white lattice archway decorated with spring flowers opened a path to a children?s area designated for fun for all ages. A small kitchen set, complete with child-size table and chairs, dominated the area.

Baskets filled with costume jewelry, feather boas, costumes and spring hats made imaginations flourish. A special treat was a selection of plastic dress-up shoes for the little ones to try. A tea set was set up on the table for further playtime enjoyment.