Alta Markeson is the development director at the Sunshine Terrace Foundation and right now, she’s leading several volunteer teams through a dry run of the croquet course.
Markeson is spearheading the Sunshine Swing Croquet Tournament and Lawn Party at the Old Crookston Homestead. She hopes this will become a signature event to represent the Foundation to the community and, in turn, raise funds to help care for the elderly residents and those undergoing rehabilitation.
“This is the first time we have done anything like this so we’re really excited and we’re crossing our fingers. We know it’s going to be a great success,” Markeson said.
Teams of six players each will compete in lightening round play. Players and spectators will be entertained by live jazz music and interactive close-up magic. Each section of the croquet course has a theme, such as camping or luau, and will require players to first dress up with the provided costumes before they can begin that round.
Bryan Erickson is the Foundation’s CEO.
“[Community members] shouldn’t limit their mind to what they might consider croquet being today. When they come and play croquet it is something completely different and a ton of fun. So, they should put away what they might think croquet to be and come out and have a great time with this event,” Erickson said.
For more information about the Sunshine Terrace Foundation or how you can join in the fun, visit their website.