Fanciest coffee morning ever May 9, 2011

Granted, this was more than simply a coffee morning. It was the Silver Anniversary of the Shanghai Expat Association (SEA). For 25 years, they have been organizing activities and supporting the expat community, as well as assisting various charities.

The celebration was held in the ballroom of the JC Mandarin Hotel. 

Nice

Ice sculpture

Cake!

Part of the lovely buffet

The door prize table

Our sponsors donated some amazing items.

I, unfortunately, did not win a thing, even though 

I was helping to draw the winning tickets.

The Reluctant Relocator with Hitomi

Her sweet and gracious nature reminds me of another Japanese friend.

She drew the winning tickets for the quilt raffle.

All the proceeds went to Japanese earthquake relief.

 Even if you didn't win something, you definitely enjoyed yourself at this event.