Once a month, the Fairfield Adult Recreation Center opens its doors to the community for a luncheon.
For its spring luncheon on Thursday, April 9, attendees can expect a lunch menu of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, lemonade, and cake.
The Fairfield Community Services Foundation is the main sponsor.
“We try to host lunches about once a month or every two months. For this one specifically, we’ll have bright colors, flowers, and enough chairs for more than 100 people,” said Colin Smith, Parks and Recreation Supervisor for the Fairfield Adult Recreation Center.
Smith added that there will also be live music, which “occasionally” includes a DJ, as well as performances from adult recreation center groups.
“We’ll usually have performances from all types of our groups, mainly dancing groups and tap dancing groups. It shows what kind of activities the recreation center has to offer,” Smith said.
“It’s just a chance for everyone to get together and congregate to help build community. It’s a nice lunch at a reasonable price in this day and age,” Smith said.
Because the luncheon takes place in April, planning can start as early as October and November.
“We have two activity guides a year, so we make sure to include the spring luncheon in the guide beforehand,” said Smith.
When it comes to the logistics of planning the luncheon, there are two key aspects: the operations side and programming side.
The programming side will come up with ideas for the luncheon, while the operations side figures out the logistics, such as the room setup.
As the luncheon approaches, Smith said they will then create a table mockup, setting place mats and centerpieces, to get the “look and feel” of the event.
Smith also works with vendors to get flyers made, market items, and communicate with inner departments.
“I help oversee the adult recreation center where we host the event, and I help oversee the [Fairfield] Aquatic Center,” Smith said. “We’ll have some staff come up from the aquatic center and volunteer groups to help out, which occasionally includes students from the Fairfield-Suisun City Unified School District for community service hours.”
For residents who do not live in Fairfield, Smith said it is still a great opportunity to build community, learn more about Fairfield, and “break bread” with neighbors.
“From Vallejo, it’s a short drive to Fairfield, and it allows them to interact with people that they wouldn’t have,” Smith said. “It’s also a great chance for them to see what kind of adult programs and services we offer.”
Registration is $10.
To register for the spring luncheon, visit: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fairfieldrec/activity/search/detail/6030?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
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