We had our first luncheon to welcome new tenants to the park on Jan. 22. Lil Durham was the chairperson of the event. She and her helpers did a great job.
More than 40 people were in attendance and everyone had a fun time. It started with a lunch of subs, chips, fruit and brownies, followed by games.
(Courtesy of Millie LeBaron)
We played musical chairs. After all, who says people over a certain age can’t play musical chairs? Maura Kempa wrote a song about our park called “Palm View Gardens,” and it was sung by Louva King.
There was a lot of conversation between everyone getting to meet new people.
A lot of prizes were given out.
We are happy to have new people come to our park, and we want them to now they are welcome and appreciated here.
We have had Jimmy Smith, as Elvis, as entertainment. He put on a great show complete with swivel hips.
Our bus has been traveling, also. Auburndale Flea Market and St. John’s Pass were recent destinations. Busloads of folks have been traveling to Hooter’s and the Webster Flea Market. Bonnie has been doing a wonderful job providing the entertainment and driving the bus.
Thanks to Chuck Gould for another successful dance. Flashback provided dance music for a packed house.
Everyone was successful in getting rid of or adding to their treasures at the annual yard sale. We sometimes call it exchange day here! The heavy traffic was handled well. The volunteers did a fine job of directing the traffic. A big thank you to you.
Our library looks sparkling with new carpets. The gals are doing a good job of keeping all the books in the right order.
Euchre, cribbage and bid euchre have been bustling with full tables. Pinochle, nickel bingo on Saturdays, and many other new games, have been added to our activities. Thank you to the volunteers that make these activities possible.
The shuffleboard courts are full throughout the days and evening.
The choir is practicing on Thursdays at 10 a.m. More members are always welcome. Their beautiful voices can be heard each Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., as well, during the church service.
Many of our men folk join together each morning for a coffee and donuts. This is know as our Liar’s Club since stories are traded, of course.
Ted Cote was the lucky winner of a quilt. He donated it back to be raffled off. The proceeds of $200 from that raffle were donated to The Disabled Warriors. Thank you, Ted.
There was a spaghetti dinner Feb. 14. All the proceeds from this dinner were donated to our local fire company. Thank you to them for their service.
Breakfast is each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. There is a different menu each week with donuts and coffee available each week. Our business meeting is at 8:30 a.m.
After the meeting, all are welcome to play a game of horse collar at the shuffleboard courts.
Be well! Bless our friends and neighbors.
By Millie LeBaron
Published February 18, 2015
