The parking lot at 7116 Fort Hunt Road was bustling with activity last Sunday afternoon. It was time for Paul Springs Retirement Community's Annual Fall Festival, and there was plenty going on.
Marketing Manager Barbara Sullivan said that this was the 15th year that they've held an open house in the fall. They've selected different themes over the past 15 years; three years ago they held a luau. The past two years, however, Paul Springs has decided to go with an Oktoberfest atmosphere. The festival is a special day that residents can enjoy with their friends and family.
"It's a thank-you to them," said Sullivan.
Residents had plenty of help from the staff as well as volunteers, and several boys from the neighborhood, including Patrick Shannon, Edward Pastorini, Joey Muffler, Brendan Fuller and Greg D'Alessandro. The buffet, which Sullivan said was all prepared in-house, included a display of chicken, sausages, salads and more.