Posted on Mar 29, 2018
Rotary clubs of Carlisle (noontime) and Sunrise recently donated $10,000 to the Cumberland County Historical Society in support of benches at the pocket park located adjacent to the Society’s building.  Pictured are (left) Rena Geesaman, President, Rotary Club of Carlisle-Sunrise, and Kathleen Stoup, President, Rotary Club of Carlisle, as they “rest” on the benches, while Jason Illari holds the check presented by both clubs.  Funds for the donation were raised at the Rotary clubs’ annual Christmas party and auction held in December.
 
In addition to the park benches, funds are also given for “Rest & Refresh”, Carlisle’s local water project.  Visitors to the pocket park and the Historical Society can “rest” on the benches and “refresh” with bottled water donated by the Rotary clubs.  The bottles are labeled with World Water Facts, which explain the need for water and sanitation in many poor places in the world.