On March 25, we had a potluck in the community center. Nancy Huey arranged for this to occur and did a marvelous job of getting everyone together. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend that day, so Ron and Rachel Gamache were kind enough to fill her shoes and get it started.
Each table had a number and, before tables were called, Jim Leitzke said grace, while the rest of the people bowed their heads in silence.
Eighty-five to 90 people filled their plates with the different foods that were offered. The social club provided the ham, and it was simply delicious. This, along with the many side dishes provided for a nice meal. There were many desserts to choose from, including cherry cake, apple squares, chocolate chip cookies and more.
There were several helpers, and they each knew exactly what to do, so things went very efficiently.
On March 28, we had an ice cream social, and we celebrated Al Lindke’s birthday with a delicious cake. Well over 100 residents joined in for the birthday celebration, plus the ice cream social that consisted of many toppings and two delicious flavors of ice cream. There was so much that we were able to go back for more.
The social was hosted by Joyce and Ron Bell, Chuck and Shirley Carlson, Ron and Rachel Gamache, Robbie Lockard, Sandy and Al Lindke, Rosie Semian, Greg Thomas and Barbara Williams. Donna Scott cut the cake.
They had every topping imaginable, including strawberries, bananas, pineapple chunks, chocolate and rainbow sprinkles, tiny M & Ms, tiny peanut butter M & Ms, Butterfingers crunch, peanuts, cherries and whipped cream, plus hot chocolate syrup, coffee and tea.
It was a lovely afternoon and, between the ice cream and cake, we walked away filled to capacity.
We would all like to thank the people who worked to make this function as memorable as it was.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
