The Community House has been serving Moorestown and its surrounding communities since 1926.
The Community House of Moorestown will host the party of the century on Friday, May 8, to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Guests can expect an evening of food and drinks beginning at 7 p.m., music by Don’t Call Me Francis and the Abe Speller Trio, a silent auction and raffle, historic cars and lawn croquet.
“I learned how to swim at the Community House, went to Dance Assembly there and spent so many formative moments in that building,” said Mayor Quinton Law. “For me, and for so many Moorestonians, the Community House is home to core memories that made growing up in this town so special.”
“My hope is that it continues to be that same place of joy, connection and belonging for the next generation of Moorestonians.”
“Our historic building represents a century of connection, service and shared memories for all of our current and past residents, including the surrounding community,” noted center trustee Cary Brown. “I’m proud to help steward and lead its legacy for the next generation and hopefully many more.”
The 100th anniversary celebration is a labor of love planned by the trustees and Community House staff, with support from local sponsors. All funds raised will go directly back into the house, to support educational initiatives, historic preservation and the nonprofit sponsorship program, and to help Community House in its mission to strengthen the community for the next century.
“It’s an honor serving on the board of the Community House during this exciting time in our history, and we’re really looking forward to kicking off the next 100 years with May’s Big 100 event,” noted trustee Nick Pantle.
“The Community House meant so much to me growing up,” recalled volunteer Elizabeth Johnson, “but I appreciate it even more as an adult. Between community events and annual fundraisers, it’s been wonderful to give back, reconnect with friends and meet new people.”
“The Community House is such a special place,” trustee Kathryn Distler observed. “I’m honored to play a small part in its 100-year history and be a member of a board of trustees with such a rich history of hard work toward a shared purpose and sustained community involvement.”
The celebration will also include the Share a Memory project. Whether it’s a childhood swim, a school dance, a wedding or a community tradition, the nonprofit is collecting stories that capture what Community House has meant to so many. To submit a story, visit thecommunityhouse.com/share-a-memory/.
“ … Our team has also, with the help of some passionate volunteers, been digging into our records and old newspapers to round out our archive and inspire future exhibits for the Community House Museum project,” Distler said. “It’s amazing to see how many people and organizations have made the Community House a home over the past 100 years, and how central it has been to our community.”
Tickets for the big birthday bash – which begins at 7 p.m. – are $100 for 100 years. Also available will be designated driver tickets at a reduced price.
For more information, visit ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/BigBirthdayBash.
