Sisters enjoy a trip to paradise — without leaving the Mount

Ursuline Sisters in Saint Joseph Villa enjoyed lemonade with (imaginary) tiny umbrellas, listened to the waves off the Pacific Ocean crash onto shore, and heard the sounds of ukulele music on Aug. 19, 2016 — all without leaving Maple Mount.

A luau in the Rainbow Room brought the beach to the sisters, who for the first time in weeks actually enjoyed a day without rain at Maple Mount. It was a chance for the sisters to enjoy some time together and learn about Hawaii, which became the 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959. Here are a few pictures of the sisters enjoying their time together.

Sister Mary Durr, second from left, the most senior sister in the community at age 98, smiles as she enjoys her treat of fruit, along with Sister Rosalin Thieneman, right, and Sister Judith Osthoff, left.
Sister Helen Leo Ebelhar, right, smiles as she draws a number out of the bag held by Debbie Dugger, activities coordinator for the sisters in Saint Joseph Villa. The sisters had a chance to win door prizes throughout the luau.
Sister Marie Brenda Vowels, right, and Sister Celine Leeker sport their leis as they await their fruit plates.
Sister Clarita Browning, right, and Sister Mary Irene Cecil, center, help Debbie Dugger make the sisters plates filled with pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe and strawberries.
The Greenwell sisters, Sister Paul Marie, second from left, and Sister Margaret Marie, second from right, enjoy the festivities with Sister Clara Reid, left, and Sister Emma Cecilia Busam, right.
Debbie Dugger clearly makes Sister Marian Powers happy as she provides her with a fruit plate.