On Nov. 9, we had our monthly lunch connoisseurs at Texas Roadhouse. If you haven’t been here before, let me tell you that it is a fun place to get a great meal.
You come inside the restaurant and a huge juke box is there to greet you, and you can play a song or two on it. The music flows through the restaurant.
You are then seated, and every table gets a bucket full of peanuts, along with some rolls and butter. The menu is quite varied, as they have many dishes, including chicken, ribs, steaks and so much more. They have appetizers that include onion rings, fried pickles, potato skins and rattlesnake bites. They also have a side order of ribs, in case you just want to try them but not get a full portion. When you leave here, guaranteed that you do not go home hungry.
There were approximately 45 to 50 residents and friends who had a lovely experience. It was hosted by Sandy Lindke, and she did a wonderful job.
On Nov. 10, there were 90-plus residents at the community center for an egg n’bag. If you have never been to an egg n’ bag, let me explain it to you.
It is a very different way to serve an omelet. People pick their own ingredients from an assortment, including bacon, ham, cheese, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and Jalapeno peppers. Besides the omelet, there are hash brown potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuits, plus coffee and orange juice.
The event was hosted by Rita Gattos, plus many helpers, including Joyce Billig, Marc and Susan Gagnon, Ron and Rachel Gamache, Rita Gattos, Jim and Judi Leitzke, Sue Parker, Maureen Stephans, Martha Stephens and Doris Sutfin.
After the egg n’bag, where veterans were invited for free (a nice touch), Jim Leitzke presented a veteran tribute. Several more people joined this tribute, and there were between 90 to 100 people in attendance.
The tribute started when Sandy Douglas read a poem entitled “The Old Army Hat.” Flags were brought forward to recognize and honor each individual branch of the military. There are 126 vets in the Grand Horizons development and all were recognized from the branch where they served.
We then continued with the POW/MIA table, where Jim Leitzke gave a narration, and Joy Bond and Barbara Slade read the names of the army vets. Ginny Sarver continued with the names of the Navy. Jim Leitzke read the list of the Coast Guard, and Cindy O’Brien read the names of the Marines, while Judi Leitzke ended the reading with the names of the Air Force. When you looked at this table, you remembered your friends and loved ones.
Jim went on to read a letter from the Honor Flight that have places to stay for family of vets that have to go in the hospital. Such places like the Fisher House and several others in every state. Thanks to the vets who served and gave us our freedoms. The tribute ended with everyone singing “God Bless America.”
We had a gathering at the community center on Nov. 11. This was in memory of friends and relatives who passed away recently and cute stories were told. It was hosted by Ron Gamache, and he did a fine job. Pictures of the loved ones who passed were on a screen .
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
