On Nov. 22, about 90 people were in the community center celebrating Thanksgiving Day.
The center was filled with residents and friends talking among themselves and having a wonderful time.
A fruit cup was placed in front of each person attending. Before the meal was served, Dave Heim said grace, while we bowed our heads in silence. He did a fine job.
After grace, tables were called to get their meal, which consisted of turkey (white or dark meat), mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, gravy, roll and butter. There also was coffee and/or tea, plus dessert, which included apple pie, pumpkin pie or vanilla cake.
There was enough food if anyone wanted seconds, but most people found one portion more than enough.
The turkey was so moist, and I heard that the gravy was delicious. Everything was superb and simply delightful. One thing was better than the next.
The dinner was hosted by Mary and Dave Heim, while Andy Castonguay was teaching. Andy and his wife, Margaret, had headed this for years and they had much experience that they handed down to Dave and Mary.
The elves that were helping out were Paul and Norma Oi, Carol and Clayton George, Rosie Semian, Linda Rogers, Andy and Margaret Castonguay, and Dave and Mary Heim. They made a great team.
Everything ran so smoothly, as each person had a specific job, and it was done to perfection. Our sincere thanks go out to all who helped.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
