On December 1st Hampton Assembly put on a dinner theater to raise money for the girls and our term charity, “Water is Life”. All the girls showed up ready for the last dress rehearsal early in the afternoon. We put on our costumes and began running through the play. Last minute questions were answered and we managed to finalize everything. As people came in to claim their seats, our many different characters greeted them and passed out salad. The play was broken down into 4 scenes so we could serve dinner in between. With the help of mom Toney and mom Beth, we served a delicious soup, baked ziti, and mini strawberry cheesecakes. The play went on with some improv and lots of laughs. It was the story of how the country cousins of Cricket County were moving to the city after claiming their Uncle Zeke’s will. Sara, Amelia, Dad Joe, and Elise played the city cousins. Kensley, Jasmine, Reagan, Audrey and I played the country cousins. Alex was the real estate lady, Dad Gansler was Santa, and Dad Mike was the narrator. Everyone’s participation was heartwarming and we all had a great time. 

With Rainbow Love, 

Lauren Ann

On Sunday December 2nd, Mom Kim, Kensley, Lauren, Sara and Reagan went to Ashburn to help with their Initiation. On the way up everyone was listening to Christmas music and got in the holiday spirit. Once we got to the lodge that we had never been before, Ella showed us to the bathroom so we could change. We had to walk down very twisty stairs to reach the bottom of the lodge. They were very scary but fun at the same time. We were warned that we had to be within two steps of the person in front to successfully stay upright. Before the initiation the pledges had their meeting and it was adorable. Then initiation began. Everyone did an amazing job and we’re so happy to have a new sister, Riley. They had very good food down stairs and we got presents for helping out which we are so thankful for. On our way home we all clustered together to sleep but it didn’t last long before mom Kim turned Christmas music back up. Lauren was half asleep and really wanted goldfish so we made her dance to the music to earn them. I had so much fun with my Rainbow sisters and advisors and can’t wait to watch Riley grow with everyone else. 

With Rainbow Love And Service,

Reagan

Monte Carlo night 

Manassas Assembly held an absolutely phenomenal fundraiser on November 3rd. Kensley, Mom Kim, Mom Toney, and I showed up in our fanciest attire. We had boas and lucky charms. We were ready to get our gamble on! We walked in on a red carpet and got our photos taken. Then we were give $500 in funny money that we exchanged for chips to play at the tables. There was roulette, black jack, and craps. I spent most of my time at the black jack table watching people’s money rise and fall. Delaney’s stepfather joined halfway through the night and managed to get up to $7000 in chips then lost it all on one play! At the very least, the fundraiser taught me how easy it is to lose money! I ended up breaking even with $500. Manassas had raffles set out and you could purchase a ticket for every $250 in chips you had. Unfortunately I didn’t win anything, but the experience was the real prize. I made sure to hit up the mashed potato bar and get a nonalcoholic cocktail from the bar tender. I also enjoyed the live entertainment. There were many people that got up to sing and play instruments. Kate did a great job setting everything up and they raised a lot for breast cancer research. It was a wonderful evening to support a good cause! 

With Rainbow L&S, 

Lauren Ann

Scholarship bowling

After the Manassas sleepover, we all awoke to a delicious breakfast made by the advisors and mom Paula put me to work designing lane sponsor signs. Once we finished eating, Sara, Reagan, Kensley, and I made our way to the bowling alley. We set up a lane with Gigi and Delaney from Manassas and began to bowl. There were gutter balls and strikes and everything in between. I mingled around while others bowled and helped cheer on my fellow rainbow sisters. However it wasn’t just the girls doing well, the adults showed up to show out this year! Dad Clancy even got a turkey which is three strikes in a row!! Some of the girls got food from the concessions bar and others played arcade games. Everyone seemed to have a great time and as we wished each other goodbye, we talked about how next year’s bowl-a-thon was going to be even better. 

With Rainbow Love and Service, 

Lauren Ann