Camp Joslin, located in Charlton, MA, is a campground property owned by Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. Joslin is an independent, nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Camp Joslin offers year round programs to children and young adults with type-1 diabetes. Its purpose is to provide a fun and educational atmosphere, where campers can play sports, exercise artistic creativity, and grow socially, while gaining a better understanding of diabetes.
On September 3, 2011, I had the pleasure of providing DJ services for a wedding at Camp Joslin. The bride, Dr. Quang-Tuyen Nguyen, is a Boston-based pediatric surgeon and her groom, Dr. Ithan D. Peltan, practices internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. The two chose a very unique setting for their special day and they were joined together in a traditional Jewish ceremony overlooking Putnam Pond while the sun went down. I provided microphones for the ceremony, as pictured. The site was secluded and surrounded by trees on three sides so there was little outside noise to contend with.
The reception took place in the brand new, state-of-the-art Penta Dining Hall, named after Back Bay resident Louise Penta, whose generosity made the new facility possible. I provided up-beat big band swing music for cocktails on the patio and a laid back dinner soundtrack in the new dining room. The event had a profoundly personal feeling to it, with cafeteria-style seating and family-style dinner service. During dinner, both families took the floor and spoke very highly of each other. It was clear how much love there was in the room and I was honored to be a part of it. When the lights went down, the dance floor was PACKED! I did my best to get a couple photos and a short video. It was awesome being a part of such a wonderful celebration at a truly inspiring venue! Thanks for taking a look!