We had our weekly coffee and doughnut hour on Feb. 7, and we got to socialize with our friends and neighbors. Here is where we catch the news of what is transpiring at Grand Horizons, and we also hear the birthdays and anniversaries of the coming week.
After the coffee and doughnut hour, we held our monthly social club meeting. There was a nice crowd of 40 plus people who attended this meeting where we discussed upcoming events, such as a yard sale that will be held on March 17, and we also talked about possible new events that may take place, such as horseshoe pits.
Forty-five to 50 residents went to Golden Corral for our lunch connoisseurs that meet once a month at a different restaurant, on Feb. 9. Each month is hosted by a different person. This month it was hosted by Chris and Jerry Buckley. They did a fine job, and if you have ever gone to the Golden Corral before, you know there are a variety of different foods. They have meat loaf, chicken (fried and grilled), macaroni and cheese, shrimp, pizza, a huge salad bar and so many desserts. There is also a soup bar that usually has two different kinds of soups. In other words, you definitely will not leave hungry.
The following day, on Feb. 10, about 15 to 20 people came to the community center to attend an “open mic” put on my Paul and Freda Williams. The entire performance was nicely done, and several gospel tunes were performed. Some of the songs were “A Mansion over the Hilltop,” “The Great Speckled Bird,” “Who Am I” and several more. They performed for a little over an hour. and we have an “open mic” in the community center once a month.
On Feb. 11, 80 residents and guests gathered at our community center for a night of entertainment by the Dukes. Before the show, there was a social hour where there was a table of h’ors douevres, including shrimp, meatballs, deviled eggs, etc. Each couple also brought along a few nibbles for their table, such as pretzels, corn chips, dip, cookies and more.
The show started promptly at 7 p.m., and the Dukes played for three hours — one song after another. The show included memories of the ’50s and ’60s, and it was enjoyed by all. It brought back memories as each song was played.
When “Queen of the Hop” was played, everyone went wild and the dance floor was filled. When the Dukes played “Oh Boy,” you could actually visualize Buddy Holly with the movements and all.
During the three-hour performance, they took two breaks, and during those breaks there was still music playing in the background, such as “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay.” There was one real cute moment when they sang “Lonely Boy,” and it was partially done in a very high key.
Line dancing was also performed by the dancers in the audience and that is always a big hit for residents and guests of Grand Horizons.
The entire show was not only good, but it was professionally planned. They knew exactly what to play when one song was finished.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons