The Lunch Bunch, a women’s luncheon, took place Nov. 7 at Fred’s Market Restaurant in Lakeland. There were 16 women who went to the restaurant, and everyone seemed to have a good time. It seems there was a little mix-up, but the restaurant came through very nicely.
The women who attended had a separate room to converse in.
The food was delicious, and they had a buffet, plus you were able to order from the menu. The buffet consisted of chicken, salad, dumplings and desserts.
This luncheon was arranged by Robbie Lockard, and about eight women went shopping afterward at the Lakeland Mall.
Several days later, on Nov. 10, we had Lunch Connoisseurs at Ford’s Garage in Lutz. There was a big crowd of 56 people. This was organized by Shirley and Chuck Carlson.
The restaurant was decorated with old cars greeting everyone upon entering the restaurant, with several more trucks/cars inside the restaurant with tires on the walls. The restrooms also had more tires around the sinks and gas pumps for door handles.
There was a sign in the restroom that stated the following: “What happened in the garage, stays in the garage.”
The menu was varied, and there were more than enough dishes.
Shirley and Chuck were the perfect host and hostess as, upon the completion of the meal, they asked everyone how their lunch was.
From the restaurant, there was a mall nearby, and people could take their pick and either shop or go home.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
Published November 29, 2017
