We had close to 90 people in our community center March 16 for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that was hosted by Margaret and Andy Castonguay. Tickets were sold entirely by Pat and Fred Mengel, and they did a fine job of announcing it at our coffee/donut hour every Wednesday.
(Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)
Before tables were called to receive their food, grace was said by Galen Parker, and he did a fine job of it, while the people in attendance observed a moment of silence.
We also had a “special” treat when a St. Patrick’s Day poem was presented on our TV screen. This was provided by Rae Rice, and it was a nice touch. Our thanks go out to her, as it was a cute poem and kept our attention.
The tables were then called and people went up to get their delicious meal, which consisted of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips and onions. There was also a nice bread basket on each table, and for dessert we had an apple turnover.
The helpers in the kitchen were Bill King, Linda Rogers, Ron and Joyce Bell, along with Pat and Fred Mengel, and Andy and Margaret Castonguay. Once again, they did a great job, and everything ran smoothly.
As usual, conversation was flowing, and several people were dressed in hats, stockings and/or ears, and all, or most, of the people were wearing green.
A few days later, on March 18, Mary and David Heim had a pancake breakfast for 55 residents and guests.
Before tables were called, Jim Leitzke said grace.
Then the breakfast was served, as each individual table was called upon.
The breakfast consisted of pancakes, French toast, sausages, coffee, tea and orange juice. If someone wanted seconds, they could get seconds, as long as everyone else was served.
There were several helpers in the kitchen, and they were Dave and Mary Heim, Pat Bond, Tom Carter, Diane Taggart, Rosie Semian and Linda Rogers.
By Helene Rubenstein
Grand Horizons
Published March 29, 2017
