Broadway RFD

Broadway RFD to Collaborate with Bethany Home in 100 Year Celebration

To proudly celebrate its hundredth year in service, Bethany Home will be collaborating with Broadway RFD as part of their centennial festivities. A Celebration of 100 Years Through Music will be performed November 19 at 7:00 p.m. and November 20 at 4:00 p.m. at Smoky Valley High School Auditorium as part of a weeklong commemoration of Bethany Home’s long-standing tradition of care in the Smoky Valley area.

“When we were approached with the idea, we thought it would be a wonderful way to mark this incredible anniversary,” Molly Johnson, President of Broadway RFD, said.

Bethany Home was quick to agree. “When we were initially talking about who we could collaborate with for our celebration, Broadway RFD came up. They always do quality productions,” said Dale Hoosier, Bethany Home Development Director.

To highlight the talents of local actors, musicians, and dancers, Broadway RFD decided to put together a Musical Revue. It will feature both music and dancing, which are representative of each decade of Bethany Home’s 100 years. Ann Metcalfe will direct the vocal segments of the Revue, while Tammi Dahlsten will direct the dancing.

To further the memories, photographs from Bethany Home’s history will be prominently displayed during the program.

“It is an opportunity to relive some great times. All of us love reminiscing. It’s easy to get caught up when you hear music from a certain era,” Hoosier said.

The Musical Revue is only one part of a weeklong celebration. Other events include the opening of a cornerstone in the Bethany Home library at 1:00 p.m. and an open house for former and current staff and board members from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19. On Sunday, November 20, a special chapel service led by Bishop Mansholt at Bethany Home chapel will be held at 9:30 a.m. A groundbreaking for the new Bethany Home Assisted Living Site will be at 1:00 p.m. at 1001 E. Swensson Street.

Join Broadway RFD and Bethany Home as they celebrate this remarkable anniversary. A Celebration of 100 Years Through Music will be performed November 19 at 7:00 p.m. and November 20 at 4:00 p.m. at Smoky Valley High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for the public and are free to Bethany home staff and residents.