Corinthian, Ionian or Doric??? Messages of Hope Documentary Rochester Premiere

Driving back to our Webster Park campground in Monroe County, we passed this very well-kept old farmhouse. I had to capture it “on film” because it recalled a bygone era that I am partial to. I particularly liked the Ionian columns, and wondered whether it was built by a soldier who had been in the South during the Civil War...  

Near the lakeshore in a small community called Summit Beach, this beautiful house’s reflection is captured in their pond. It isn’t that old, but it would be a lovely place to spend the summer.  

The neighborhood’s entry marker was also colorful; but what does this area look like in January?  

Thursday evening’s event was one that we had been looking forward to all summer - the Messages of Hope documentary Rochester Premiere on the big screen! The filmmaker, Chris Lavelle, lives in Rochester, and we expected a big crowd at the Little Theater. Our good friend Bob Vance had come back to Rochester from The Villages and helped us set up. 

Suzanne’s book table was well-organized by Bev Garlipp, with assistance from her friends Pam and Bev. They were a real help, allowing your correspondent to circulate and meet several interesting Rochesterians (I think that’s the correct term). 

The theater was packed, with many of Chris’ family and friends from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as well as folks who had attended Suzanne’s Where Science and Spirituality Meet talk the night before at Christ Church Unity and those who saw the TV news coverage. After opening remarks by Suzanne and Chris, the movie was shown, and everyone loved it! A lively, 30 minute Q&A session followed the showing of the film. 

Suzanne was busy signing books after the movie. Many of the movie attendees will also be attending her S.O.A.R! Workshop on Saturday at Christ Church Unity of Rochester. 

Chris Lavelle and Suzanne were thrilled with the turnout and enthusiasm for Chris’ documentary. 

Here is your correspondent showing off his Lady in the lobby... (She asked me to add that it’s actually the other way around.  We often argue about things like this).  

Our good friend Terri Horsmann got the award for distance traveled; she was visiting from Minneapolis, “Minnesnowta”. Incidentally, Terri will be attending a workshop in western New York this weekend.

These giggly girls at the next table appeared to be having a lot of fun that night; I suspect wine might have been involved, especially after they told me that I owed them a drink for taking the picture below... 

Chris, his wife, Gina, and her family had invited us to a post-viewing party at a nearby restaurant. They are a fun-loving wacky bunch, just like us! We wished that we had more time in Rochester to get to know them better; maybe next year!