There was a pancake breakfast on Nov. 18 in the community center with 80 people in attendance. It was a fun gathering, and Jim Leitzke said grace before the meal.
There were pancakes and French toast, along with sausage and coffee or tea. If you wanted more, you could get seconds.
The hosts for the breakfast were Mary and Dave Heim. They had helpers who do a marvelous job, and everything ran smoothly.
The once-a-month egg in the bag was on Dec. 2. We usually attend, as the breakfast is delicious with eggs or egg beaters with green pepper, cheese, onions, ham, bacon and more. The end result is a perfect omelet, and there are home fries and biscuits and gravy, along with orange juice and coffee. This was run by Paul and Freda Williams.
Later on, at night they had, in the community center, an “open mic” with gospel songs. We went to the one they had last month, and my husband and I enjoyed it a lot. It is held once a month and because we were going on a cruise the very next morning (bright and early), we missed this one. But, I am sure it was still fantastic.
A lunch connoisseurs was held Dec. 8 at Texas Roadhouse. It was hosted by Sandy and Al Lindke. We happen to love this restaurant, but were unable to attend, so Sandy told me a little about it. This is what she said: “Forty-three residents descended on the Wesley Chapel Texas Roadhouse for a late lunch of their choice. The roadhouse buzzed with lots of chatter and laughter. A good time was had by all, and no one went home hungry. We happened to be celebrating Jim Holmes birthday, so he got on the saddle while they sang the roadhouse version of ‘Happy Birthday.’”
There was a potluck on Dec. 10, also in the community center, hosted by Nancy Huey. I spoke to Sandy Lindke, and she told me that there was more than enough food for the 50 people in attendance. She also told me that Paul Williams provided the Christmas music.
Also mentioned was the fact that Santa (Bill Sarver) and Mrs. Claus (Judi Davis) passed out the gift exchange packages.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
Published December 20, 2017
