<div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>The New Beginnings Party</strong></em></span></span></div><br/><br/><div align="center">(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2013-12/enhanced/webdr01/5/21/anigif_enhanced-buzz-26497-1386295473-26.gif?downsize=715:*&amp;output-format=auto&amp;output-quality=auto)</div><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><strong>What:</strong>  An annual party that's set to kick off the beginning of the busy summer season.<br/><strong>Where:</strong>  The Lanai Bar<br/><strong>When:</strong>  June 1st, 8 P.M.ish<br/><strong>Open:</strong>  Open to anyone and everyone.  Employees can have the night off or be working.</span></div><br/><div class="floatright">(https://www.naukrinama.com/stressbuster/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/irrfan-khan.jpg)<br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><em>Raj Khatri<br/>Owner and C.E.O. of Serenity Resort</em></span></div></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Starting at eight p.m. on June 1st, the seasonal New Beginnings party begins.<br/><br/>It's a tradition at the resort that takes place every year as the official start of the Summer Season, and thus, the beginning of the busy season for the resort.<br/><br/>Taking place at the Lanai, the doors open at seven, and is open to every guest and employee (those that are off, at the very least).  Drinks are half off, with free buffet-style appetizers.  Live music provided by the Conchs, a live band that plays a variety of contemporary music.<br/><br/>At eight fifteen, Raj Khatari, the owner and C.E.O. of Serenity, will take the stage where he'll make a short appearance.<br/><br/>Dressed in casual attire, the suit and die exchanged for a simple pair of loose slacks and a white button up shirt, Raj will step up onto the stage with a drink in hand, waving to guests and employees alike, taking in the applause before beginning his remarks.<br/><br/>“Welcome everyone to Serenity, and the start of a new season!”<br/><br/>While there's another burst of applause, Raj stands proudly, nodding his head until it subsides again.<br/><br/>“I see some familiar faces, and some new faces.  I hope you all enjoy your stay with us as we kick off the start of another busy season here at Serenity...  I know some of the staff has been anxiously awaiting the busy season.  Almost as much as my accountants.”<br/><br/>He laughs.  “All kidding aside, it's a pleasure to have you all be our guests, and welcome to Serenity.”<br/><br/>Raj takes a slight bow to the applause as he steps off the stage, and the music begins to play again.</span>