Party Pics: Outdoor Oasis

Waveny Park Conservancy hosted a reception and tented dinner on the lawn to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The sold-out gala generated enthusiastic support, with 315 guests helping raise more than $200,000 for the nonprofit. During the event, the Conservancy showed a documentary about the park’s enriching experiences and community involvement. The fundraiser helps further the “mission of preserving and enhancing the historic jewel of New Canaan.” wavenyparkconservancy.org

PHOTOS BY SHAWN GRANT

Ann Lydecker, Jon DuPrau, Jayne and Tom Benton, Kaela Majmudar, Henry Benton

Stephen Boeschenstein, Steffi Loomis, Christian Murphy

Susan and Bill Brock

Fell Herdeg (Chair, Waveny Park Conservancy), Cara Herdeg, Susan Suh, Nathan Suh, Tom King, Lynn King, Molly Fewster, Mark DeFranco, Sue DeFranco, Erin Kanter

Tyler Drexler, Erin Haberstroh, Claire Drexler

Jayne Benton, Sanny Warner, Cara Herdeg

Rich and Michelle Riley, Spencer and Sarah Schubert, Bill and Bridget Besgen

Fanny and David Moran

Sue and Mark DeFranco