The group from Lions Center for the Visually Impaired listen to William Brazelton (off camera) to learn about Brazelton Ranch on Aug. 27. Photo by Darlene Ridle

VACAVILLE, CA (MPG) - A group of 21 clients, volunteers and staff from the Pittsburg-based Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited the historic Brazelton Ranch fruit stand and were greeted by a smiling host William Brazelton.

He explained the farm’s history, founded in 1921, and shared some of the ins and outs of the fruit growing business. Brazelton patiently answered the inquisitive seniors’ questions and one of the clients, Mac Coates, was inspired to share an acapella version of the Carpenter’s “Sing A Song” in appreciation for the welcome. The group then joined the line of customers who had arrived to buy fresh peaches, nectarines, pluots, plums and other stone fruit in the roadside fruit stand.

“Brazelton’s peaches are the absolute best!” commented Lions Center for the Visually Impaired Activities Coordinator Richard Grange. “They are juicier, sweeter, and riper freshly picked. Thank you, Brazelton Fruit Farm, for an awesome experience for our seniors, and for producing the juiciest fruit in Solano.”

The group continued over to Fenton’s Creamery and Restaurant (Vacaville) for a special lunch, including an ice cream sundae – a delightful sticky mess. The seniors then split up to explore the Nut Tree Plaza, See’s Candies, and Best Buy or just hang out and chat before departing back to their homes in Alameda, Solano and Contra Costa Counties.

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired provides free supportive services for blind and visually impaired seniors in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties, and Dixon residents can call 925-432-3013 or visit lcvi.org for more information or to schedule a home visit.