The summer months continue and activities are starting to pick up. They are still going strong with the many card games, bingo, dominoes, mahjong and much more.
In a short time, art, pinochle and other activities also will be on the agenda.
(Courtesy of Annmarie Shackewyc)
The summer months bring so many of the people from Grand Horizons to the pool to cool off and refresh themselves. We had a pool party a little while ago, and that was a huge success. From what I heard, they had Wii Bowling in the community center after the party.
They also are continuing taking the photos of the residents to put in the new directory that will be coming out shortly. They took several photos during the summer months, and from what I understand, they will be taking more in the following months. So, for the people who have gone elsewhere during the summer, your chance is coming. Do not despair, as you will also get an opportunity to have your picture taken and put in the brand new telephone directory.
They still have the lunch connoisseurs once a month, and for the month of August they went to the Olive Garden. Bill and Pidge Elliott were the host and hostess for this gathering, and they did a superb job.
I spoke to Bill and he mentioned that while they were there previously, they knew what to ask for in the seating so people could be comfortable and, therefore, get to mingle with everyone else. So, they ended up having several booths with about 26 people altogether.
Everyone had a good time. I have gone to the Olive Garden before and they have delicious dinners.
On Aug. 10, there was an ice cream social. We have those several times in the winter months, but it seems like it is always on the calendar for the summer months. And I am so glad, as I understand the weather is so hot, humid and sticky they need something like this to cool off and look forward to.
I spoke to Judy Ellsworth, and she mentioned that it was a very rainy day, so not as many attended as had originally signed up. But they still had a nice turnout of 37 residents. I think that sounds like a good number to me.
There was lots of ice cream and homemade hot fudge for all. Just writing this, I can taste the ice cream and the toppings. Yum.
Bill and Judy Ellsworth, and Steve and Nancy Lay hosted the social with Mim and Terry Gardner helping out. So, our thanks go out to everyone who pitched in. It definitely was appreciated.
As previously mentioned, Grand Horizons has a craft class, hosted by Cheryl Leone, once a week. Recently Annmarie Shackewyc stated that in the class, they painted back paver doorstops and most everyone did them as animals. Annmarie created them as cute girls. Two girls were in pink while a third was in blue. The three girls standing together created a nice contrast.
By Helene Rubenstein
Published September 3, 2014
