On Feb. 15, approximately 120 residents came to the community center to enjoy a taco bowl dinner, hosted by Margaret and Andy Castonguay, plus Rachel and Ron Gamache. Ron and Rachel worked side by side with Andy and Margaret, as they will be taking over hosting this great function. In the past few years, Margaret used to make the shells from scratch, but now she is teaching Ron how to make them, and the two made all that were needed.
The entire dinner consisted of meat, and toppings such as diced tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, olives and onions. All of the toppings were placed on a table, so you could add them, according to your taste.
Before tables were called for dinner, Vivian Sturdevant said grace, while a moment of silence was observed.
The helpers that were there to have the dinner run smoothly and efficiently were Ron and Joyce Bell, Rachel and Ron Gamache, Fred and Pat Mengel (who sold the tickets plus helped in the kitchen), Bill King, and Andy and Margaret Castonguay. All the people who attended had a marvelous time and a good meal.
Two days later, Feb. 17, our monthly pancake breakfast was held in the community center, and 81 residents attended the breakfast. The pancake breakfast was hosted by Mary and Dave Heim.
Before tables were called, Jim Leitzke said grace, while people in attendance bowed their head in prayer.
The breakfast consisted of pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice and coffee. This is all you can eat.
There were helpers in the kitchen: Norma and Paul Oi, Rosie Semian, Linda Rogers, Diane Taggart, Chuck Carlson and, of course, Mary and Dave Heim.
The next day, we had an ice cream social also at the community center. There was a crowd in the center and almost all the seats were taken. There were over 110 people in attendance.
The ice cream social was hosted by Sandy and Al Lindke, and Greg Thomas. They had several helpers, and they all had a specific job to do. Everything ran smoothly. The helpers consisted of Shirley and Chuck Carlson, Andy and Margaret Castonguay, Chris and Rich Fulton, Ron and Rachel Gamache, Bill King, Al and Sandy Lindke, and Greg Thomas.
There was chocolate and also vanilla ice cream, and you either got one scoop of each or, if you asked, you got two of whatever flavor you wanted. They had all different kinds of toppings, including nuts, cherries, pineapple. bananas, M & Ms, chocolate shots, colored sprinkles, whipped cream, crushed butterfingers, hot fudge and chocolate sauce.
Pictures were taken, and everyone had a delightful time.
By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons
