Rio Olympics @ Ascot Rotary Club
With great excitement Ascot Rotarians, partners, friends and our District Governor Linda McLerie assembled at Rotary Hall on Saturday night for a night of challenge and fun.
Stephen Kendall had his Ute with the BBQ set up to cook delicious beef satays. These were courtesy of Michael Evans famous gourmet butcher. Joanna Kendall made punch one- alcoholic and one non –alcoholic. (It was noticeable that the alcoholic punch had to be topped up 3 times during the night.)
As participants arrived they were given a team colour reflecting the Olympic colours. We were then treated to delicious nibbles courtesy of Gwen Evans. Every participant had an Olympic sport linked to his or her name. For example cycling, Christine Goss, Rowing, Ron Alexander, Marathon, Marlene Poole, Boxing, Barry, Archery, Alan. Athletics, Aidan.
After burning up so many calories on the sporting field it was time for the main course with spicy Brazilian chicken made by Gwen and Michael’s scrumptious beef satays and salsa salad. The best was yet to come! The lights were dimmed samba music resonated throughout the hall!
We were then treated to two young ladies with the full regalia and feathers who then danced around the hall and dragged most of the participants on to the floor. This was a very exciting activity leaving all the dancers breathless.
Finally, The gold medal was announced and the winning team was “Mellow Yellow”. Michelle, Marlene, Roma, Joanna, Ron and Alan were presented with their gold medal and lots of lovely spicy goodies.
Everyone who attended agreed it was a fabulous night and full credit goes to Joanna, Stephen, Peter Richardson, Michael and Gwen Evans for the effort they put in to make this a memorable night.
