Grand Horizons’ Social Club furnished hot dogs for 100 residents on Labor Day. The “Pot Luck Lady,” Nancy Huey, hosted the event at the community center. It definitely was a cheerful crowd, and there was much positive conversation and laughter.
You had your choice of a “naked dog” or one with chili sauce. Then you moved on to the condiment table to load or dress it up. As this was also a potluck, there were also tables of side dishes, salads and desserts. Some people needed to go home for a nap, but a few stayed to visit to prolong the afternoon.
Nancy had plenty of help, as there are always volunteers to pitch in and help at Grand Horizons. It is like a “family.” Some of the helpers were Don and Ginny Jennings, Ron and Joyce Bell, Jim and Judy Leitzke, Susan Johnson and Sandy Lindke to serve the hot dogs, and other jobs. Ray Weicks kept the trash under control. Many hands make the job easier and faster.
Jim Leitzke was master of ceremonies, and he asked the residents for blood donors for the morning of Sept. 6, when the Big Red Bus was to come to the community center. He went on to say that our neighbors in Houston (and other parts of Texas) have depleted the local supply of ready blood.
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone victimized by the terrible rain, wind and flooding. Jim also asked the Lord’s blessing for the people of Texas and Louisiana, and on the meal that everyone was about to partake in.
A Lunch Bunch outing was held Sept. 5, at ABC Pizza. It was hosted by Joyce Bell.
I wasn’t there to attend, but Joyce told me that all went smoothly, and the lunch was terrific.
There were several women who attended and considering that it is still the summer, and weather was a factor, I feel it was a good turnout.
Joyce went on to say that most of the women had the delicious buffet, and then sat around and talked. This was the first Lunch Bunch event for the fall/winter season, with more to come.
I have gone to the ABC pizza previously, and they have a variety of pizzas. Here again, if you walk out still feeling hungry, it is your fault.
From what I read in the newsletter, bingo started up again on Sept. 5. From past experience, I know that everyone has a good time.
The bingo hall is usually full of friendly conversation, but when the game starts, you can literally hear a pin drop. They do have a variety of games, and Terry Satterlee, Cathy Hepp and Diane Taggart, the ones who host it, keep it interesting.
Some winners walk home with a bright smile on their faces, while others think to themselves, “wait for next week.”
Twenty-two Grand Horizons residents drove to Lakeland on Sept. 8 to enjoy a late lunch at Lings Chinese Buffet. Al and Sandy Lindke hosted the outing, and they did a very nice job of organizing it.
A few who would have liked to join them stayed at home or evacuated because of the impending storm.
It was a very good turnout considering they knew the storm was coming.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
Published September 27, 2017
