With all the snowbirds leaving for the summer months, we still had a big turnout on March 4 for coffee and doughnuts. There were quite a few of the residents there to get the news of the week. Of course the birthdays of the week were announced and recognized along with any anniversaries. There was much conversation going on, and it is a good way to relax and just enjoy the company.
(Courtesy of Marty Rubenstein)
On March 5, we had a social club at the community center. Here again, a nice turnout showed up to hear the old and new news. Also, they talked about what is planned for the future. For example, they are thinking about a karaoke night. Discussions would follow if anyone cared to talk about it and possibly make some suggestions.
Later that night, several people got together for a game of cribbage. This is a fast-moving game and so much fun. You have to make decisions on what to discard and what to keep.
In the meantime, across the room, several women were playing mahjong. This game, like cribbage, makes you stop and think. Anyone who joined in for either game had a pleasant time.
There also was card making going on in a different room in the center. Here, the people make greeting cards for rest homes and shut-ins.
On March 6, some people attended the quilters and there was a game of shuffleboard afterward. I never went to the quilters before, but they do some amazing work. The work they do is just spectacular, and they have entered various contests and have done quite well.
On the other hand, I have gone to shuffleboard before, and we always have a good time. Usually you can get up to 20 people to attend. Sometimes, depending on the weather, we get more.
But my husband and I attended the Strawberry Fest on this particular day to see some shows and just have a delightful time. The food is absolutely yummy.
In the afternoon, we saw Loretta Lynn. If you are not familiar with her, she is a country star and has been for many a year. Her big hit is “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and she sang this plus many other hits.
At Grand Horizons on March 7, many residents were in the community center for our monthly egg n’ bag. This is always entertaining and delicious.
If you walk in the center, you will hear all types of discussions going on, and with well over 100 people, there is buzzing throughout the room. It seems like everyone has a topic of conversation, and they all contribute to a good time. We had a great breakfast and real good company.
On March 10, we had several women attend our reading class that we have monthly. This month, we went to Marilyn’s home to discuss the book that we read for the month.
It was an interesting discussion and brought a new meaning to the book. The book was titled “The Alchemist,” and there was a fascinating discussion about it.
We broke for some goodies after the discussion, and there were a variety of them. Decisions, decisions on what to have! One was more delicious than the rest.
During this time, there was also a lively game of pinochle being played in the center. As I mentioned before, this is an amazing game and definitely keeps you on your toes.
At night, we had bingo played in the center. There is always a nice size crowd attending, hoping it will be their lucky night.
By Helene Rubenstein
Published March 18, 2015
