It was three years ago, and it was Rochdale Village’s 50th Anniversary
Well Rochdale is 53 years old today
This is a moment to reflect
A photo opt in looking around Rochdale and thinking on the past, present and future
Yesterday steadily became tomorrow in acceleration
But this is our time to take in the appreciation
This is Rochdale Village’s honor for continued robust solid infrastructure
There were doubters
But Rochdale is full of inspiration
Yet to the cooperators, this is our indication
However, Rochdale is full of history of its own
Who could forget the PETER PAN BAKERY, KRESS and the ROCHDALE THEATER
That is just a few
But there is still acknowledgement due
There was a ROCHDALE VILLAGE WATER FOUNTAIN
There was rainbow mist
Different colored lights that added to the twist
Some cooperators got romantic and gave a kiss
The water fountain would bring all Rochdale Cooperators together from every circle
One would often greet fellow cooperators and you knew you were in a community having plenty of unity
This is how Rochdale Village’s history was made
Some might say a margin in the shade
No matter what, Rochdale Village still has the honor, dignity and contributions
The Rochdale structure stands in giving us all Hope, Inspiration, Possibilities and Courage
Aim high, but have understanding
Have courage, but keep being determined
Present your own promising words
Rochdale’s name has lived and will continued to stride
We the cooperators are the added ride
The outside community knows all so well
We don’t even have to tell
Happy 53rd Anniversary Rochdale Village
Don’t make a change just stay as you are
Your years in which you have journeyed far
Yet the name of Rochdale Village being its own star
Continue to stand for all
We the cooperators will never let you fall
In our hearts, we are your all
Once again, 53 and counting, but praises in blessings in many more years to come
Your life lives on and you are far from being done
Thank you as a cooperator for allowing me to be among.