Menu & Firemen Dinner

 

The Firemen's Spaghetti dinner was another sellout event with 400 people being served.  This event draws a great crowd every year just to honor our local Fire Department and the wonderful service they provide to Palm Creek.  I joked with them a bit about how often they respond to our park.

They have a very talented bagpipe player who leads off the evening.

They sell raffle tickets for some nice prizes plus a 50-50 raffle.  Many residents buy tickets as another way to support the department.  The 50-50 drawing is a huge success with the final tally being $2000.  One lucky winner wins half of that amount.  That lucky winner this year was Joan Kaiser and she graciously donated her winnings back to the Fire Department.  That was a wonderful generous gesture on her part.  Three cheers for Joan.

They have a cute event where one of our residents competes against a young recruit to see who can don their rapid response equipment the fastest.  Guess who wins.  😉

Hats off to Chef and crew!!  Our meals were served as fast as possible to such a huge crowd and the spaghetti was the best ever served at this event.  Yum!!

Promotions & My Class

 Congratulations to Deb Lindenmuth for her promotion to Facilities Manager!  

Deb Lindenmuth

Curt Langille is now in charge of the rangers and gates.

Deb and Curt Langille

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Yes, the iPhone class I've been promising is now on schedule for Saturday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. in Sonora South.  We'll start with basics but have plenty of newer tips to keep you interested.  I recently bought a new projector for use in the classes so am asking for a $5 donation to keep me motivated.  I enjoy sharing tips and tricks with other iPhone users.  There is always something new to learn about these magical instruments we carry in our pockets.  No need to sign up anywhere...just come to join us.

Menu & Class Schedule

 

Hallelujah!  I declare Don and I both back to good health without the croup.  I can finally get out of the house again so attended bingo last night.  I was pleasantly surprised to see so many people there who were brave enough to go out in the rain.  I can understand why as the jackpots were over $90 per game.  Both big jackpots were won last night so one player went home with over $400 and one who got the blackout game with only 52 numbers won over $600.  Nice!

It was fun to see the serving window open now.  We could purchase fresh popcorn, soda, and fresh cookies from the Bistro.  There seemed to be quite a line so folks enjoyed the service.

Gabby Gonzales was helping Deb with service at the window.  Congratulations to Gabby as she has officially been named as the new General Manager for Palm Creek.

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I'm back on track now so will be holding the iPhone class that I had scheduled.  We're set for Saturday, February 3, at 9:30 a.m. in Sonora South with a second session set for Saturday, February 10.  The first class will start with a lot of basics about using the phone.  The second session will be a review +++ with new items I've picked up along my studies.  I'm asking for a $5 donation for each class as I bought myself a new projector to make the class easier.  

I find it fun to teach and help people keep up with the new technology.  We all have our hobbies be they golf, pottery, cards, etc so mine is my phone.  I find it fun, fascinating and entertaining.  I even do one on one classes for those who want extra help.  There is a sign up sheet in Activities to let me know there will be some in attendance.  

Bistro Menu & Class Canceled

 Here's this week's menu for the Bistro:

I have to cancel the iPhone class for this coming Saturday....again.  I'm feeling better but this nagging cough lingers on.  I can't talk much without coughing and the cough sounds ugly.  I also don't want to take any chance of spreading this cold to someone else so I'll stay home another week and sharpen my computer game skills.  Maybe I'll scout YouTube and TikTok to find more tips for the upcoming class.

I do plan on Saturday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. in Sonora South!!

Bistro Menu & Class Cancelation

 Thank you to Barb Poole for sending me this week's menu for posting.   

 Don and I are both still down with this ugly crud of a cold.  

Severe sore throat and heavily congested cough!!  It's UGLY!!  Doctor said it is viral so antibiotics don't help.  Just continue with Mucinex, Flonase and Tylenol and expect it to last about three weeks.  THREE WEEKS!    That means I'd better cancel my January 13 iPhone class.  I should be back up for the Jan 20th.....I hope so anyway.

Therefore, January 13 class is officially cancelled.

Weekly Bistro Menu

 Here you go folks!  Today is my favorite day for Chicken Enchilada Soup.  Delicious.

Don't forget about the yummy food over at the Takeaway Cafe at the ballfield.

Kathy Payne is ready to serve you at the Sidebar as well.

I wasn't up at sunrise this morning but I was yesterday!  Look at this beautiful sky!!  There is no photoshop in there either...that is all mother Nature at her best.

Kat and Mouse still enjoy their cat condo and spend quite a bit of time outdoors.

The new year is starting off a little slow for Don and I as we are both down with the sore throat and chest congestion CRUD.  Ugly stuff.  If you are sick, stay home so as not to spread it to neighbors or friends.

Sure hope I'm healthy enough for my iPhone class scheduled for January 13.