Even though we are experiencing hot and humid weather, Grand Horizons still tends to be active with various activities such as dominoes, crafting classes and more, to keep everyone busy.
(Courtesy of Marty Rubenstein)
In addition to this, there was a breakfast on July 16 that approximately 62 people attended. It was a pancake breakfast hosted by Jim and Judi Leitzke. They had blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice and coffee.
As usual, there were several volunteers to help out in different jobs. They were Vic and Lynne-Rae Dyson, Tina Stritch, Luella Wheeling, Mim Gardner, and David and Gloria Rivord. This is a fun way to start off the morning. There is much conversation and a very good way for people to mingle.
The pancake breakfast went over so well that they had another one on Aug. 6. This was also well-attended with close to 40 people. It was hosted by Mim and Terry Gardner, and they also had pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice and coffee, plus much kidding and conversation. Volunteers for various jobs included Diane Taggart, Tina and Byron Stritch, Ron and Maureen Walker, Tom McKain, and Vic and Lynne-Rae Dyson. From what I know about previous get-togethers, everything ran well and everyone had a good time.
(Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)
In the meantime, while this was going on, Marty and I attended a Cutler/Kotkin reunion on July 30. Many years ago, our family was so huge that we had a yearly banquet. Of course, it was so long ago that I was too young to go. This went on for many years until the family got smaller and, now, thanks to Jason Wasserman, we had a reunion in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.
The picnic was in a state park beneath a pavilion. The weather cooperated, and we had a lovely time. They had everything planned, and it was a great menu of chips, veggies, sandwiches of roast beef, roasted vegetables and several other varieties. They also had punch, coffee and other drinks. There were delicious cookies for dessert.
Pictures were taken, and everyone reminisced. There were cousins, grandchildren and other generations.
It was a fun time, and credit goes to Jason and Jennifer who worked tirelessly on the decorations, the food and the planning.
By Helene Rubenstein
Grand Horizons
Published August 24, 2016
