There was a potluck inside the community center on July 4, and approximately 65 people were served.
The social club provided the chicken, which they got from Publix. Everyone else brought potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad and other dishes. There was also a nice selection of desserts, including lemon bars, chocolate cake, caramel pecan bread pudding and other choices.
Before the meal started, Jim Leitzke said grace. The decorations for this potluck were lovely, and all the tables were decorated. In addition to this, a swag across the stage read “Stars and Stripes.” Sandy Lindke was nice enough to mention all of this to me, and I definitely appreciate her help.
Nine women gathered on July 5 for a luncheon hosted by Cathy Taverna-Margiotta. This was at the Acropolis Taverna Restaurant. They serve Greek food, and what a lovely menu they had.
The meal started off with an assortment of Greek appetizers such as hummus and Tzatziki (Greek yogurt with cucumber dip) served with pita bread, stuffed grape leaves and more. Then, it was on to the entrees, which were delicious. For some people it was the first time having Greek food, and they really enjoyed themselves.
(Courtesy of Cathy Taverna)
Also on this day, it was Judy Fischer’s birthday and what did everyone do? They threw their napkins up in the air while yelling “Opa,” which is the Greek word used in celebrations.
The lunch connoisseurs got together on the second Friday of the month, which fell on July 8 this month. Twenty-eight residents and three guests of the Grand Horizon community enjoyed a lunch and shopping at the Wesley Chapel Cracker Barrel. There was a little problem in seating, but eventually they all got seats together, and enjoyed a good time of fellowship and fun. Many pictures were taken. It was hosted by Sandy Lindke. Once again, our thanks go out to her.
By Helene Rubenstein
Grand Horizons
Published July 20, 2016
