Thanksgiving was celebrated by a large group of residents sharing a delicious meal. The committee made sure that people who were not able to feast with the group had a meal delivered to them.
Breakfasts are served on Saturday morning this year. The menu is different each week. Gloria Irwin and her committee serve the meal.
The bingo games are going well. Many are attending. A meal is served before the games begin.
Everyone is welcome to a different entrée each Tuesday. Ted Spurlock serves ice cream during intermission — ice cream is a favorite here. It also is served on Sunday evenings.
The park is being prepared for the holiday season. Many elves were seen stringing many new lights. There is a nativity set on the pond as well as Santa in his boat. He will be looking for his good friends for Christmas deliveries.
Thank you to the elves for a wonderful decorating job.
There was a swinging dance in November. Chuck Gould arranged for the entertainment.
People are getting their golf carts prepared for the annual Christmas parade. There will be music and lots of fun. Following the parade, refreshments will be served at the clubhouse.
Come enjoy the new library as it has been remodeled.
Among the other changes in Palm View Gardens, the gazebos have been remodeled. They are an inviting place to sit by the pond and enjoy the view.
Many activities have begun. The shuffleboard players are getting ready for their first tournament, hosting Hillside. There is a fun game of horse and collar on Saturday mornings. Please come join the fun.
The pool tables are busy with many having a good time.
The ladies sewing group is stitching away. They have a Christmas project to donate to a nursing home.
Stained glass workshops have begun with instructor Jim Smith. This group makes beautiful items, including lamps.
Howard Teasly has begun instruction with those interested in woodworking. They also make wonderful projects.
Our resident nurses do blood pressure screenings on Tuesdays in the clubhouse at mail call.
Hazel Sterger is the instructor for the ceramics classes. What a great place to make presents.
There also are large groups of residents who enjoy card games. Cribbage players gather on Monday nights. Euchre players meet on Wednesday evenings.
Several people are meeting on Friday afternoons to play a variety of new games.
Brenda Brown and MaryAnn McPheron are chairs for the Palm View Gardens photo book. Residents will have their best smiles on for the camera.
Thanks to Bonnie Pratt for the Sunday entertainment by John Moss. Bonnie also is the resident bus driver with planned trips to places like Hooter’s, the dog races, Webster, outlet shopping, and many others.
Church services have begun. Hymn sing begins at 9:30 a.m., with a service following at 10 a.m.
A Christmas card project for disabled veterans is taking place. Residents are asked to deliver stamped Christmas cards to the clubhouse leaving the address area blank. The cards will be sent to disabled veterans.
By Millie LeBaron
Published December 10, 2014
