Boat Regatta 2025

 A perfect weather day for the annual Boat Regatta at the main pool.  There were seven entries this year. 😀  So much fun!  Congratulations to all the participants for a job well done.  The decorations and costumes were awesome!  

DJ Dusty and his crew.  

These gals even had us all responding to their cheer and song!

Costumes were awesome!

The event certainly draws a large crowd.  I scanned the area so you could see most of the audience.  Water cannons were fun too.

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A word of caution to everyone as you enter and leave the main pool.  Dolly Duck has nested in one of the flower beds near the gate.  Please try not to disturb her.  She buries herself in the flowers as best she can.

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Readers complain if I don't include cat photos on each post....so here ya go.

Scooter can still manage to crawl under the bathroom door but it's getting harder for him.

It was an exciting night here when a moth got into the house.  Scooter is a hunter!

There are lots of paw prints on the window but Scooter was successful.  It was a fun hunt.

Speaking of cats...son Anton sent us a copy of a recent painting he did last week.  I love his cartoon work!

Karaoke Finale

 We say farewell to the Wednesday night Karaoke event as it wrapped up for the season last night.  What fun!  Congratulations to Dusty and Sandy Brown for a entertaining job well done.

It made for a nice evening to meet with friends.  I'll post a few photos from last night and from the past.

Don't forget the upcoming iPad Tips & Tricks session this Saturday, April 12.  9:30 in Sonora South.

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Upcoming iPhone Class

 Three cheers to a very successful season of fun, food, and entertainment at our Bistro.  Thank you and congratulations to the whole staff....especially to Chef!

Tonight is the last night for Dusty's karaoke.  Dusty and his true side-kick Sandy have done a great job of entertainment this season!

The Bistro will stop serving on Saturday, April 26.  I believe that our 3 Palms Cafe will open around May 13.  That gives the crew time to clean up the Bistro kitchen and get the BIG kitchen ready to serve.

Have you seen their beginning menu??  YES!!  It looks great!

I'm betting there will be large crowds for Saturday breakfasts!

This Saturday, April 12, we'll have another iPhone Tips & Tricks session for those who want to review or learn the new tricks from the latest upgrade.  So many features are evolving as new versions are released.  Hope to see you there.  Sonora South at 9:30.

No need to sign up.  $5 donation accepted at classtime.

I enjoyed a nice ride around the park this week on my little Harley bike.  Remember to take the time and enjoy the beauty of our park.

There are some very unusual cactus plants.

Scooter and Kat still manage to tolerate each other.

Life is good!!😺😸

Wonder Woman Poker Tournament

 Another end to another season.  The Tuesday night ladies poker team held their end of season tournament this week. 

 Cheryl Mortenson (right) won first place.  With Cara Ross (center) in second place.  Elaine Ferguson (left) won third.  Congrats to all.

Even had a royal flush during the evening.

So many clubs and weekly events are coming to a close at the end of the season.  Our SWOOP games will continue all summer long.  Join us on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 in the Adobe Room.

I'm going to hold another iPad session on Saturday, April 12, 9:30 in the Sonora South room.  Lots of new Tips and Tricks to reveal.

It's always FUN to learn new "stuff".

 OMG!!!  The Toby Keith Tribute performance was incredible!  This singer should win an award for being an impressionist.  If the stories he tells are true, he has certainly lead an exciting life.  Look him up via Google.  Search for Hollywood Yates!

"Should have been a Cowboy!"

Spring Concert 2025

 I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the Chorus Concert this week!  It was so much FUN!!  Congratulations to all who participated in such a successful event.  Their mission was to entertain via their music and that's just what they did.

The theme was "Top of the World".  Check these cute and unique table decorations.

Goodies were provided at every table.  It takes team effort for all these details.

They certainly had a talented piano player to accompany them!  ...and sometimes there were two players at the keyboard!

Cindy McCaskill, Accompanist

A perfect touch to the music was the accompaniment by the percussionist in the background.  Thank you to Bart Vinik.  

Karla Shinnick, Chorus Director

I tried to zoom in on some neighbors and friends.  

Great entertainment and surprises!  

Thanks Elvis!

and congrats to the cutest little Purple People Eater I ever saw! 😉

I'd love to see a repeat of our rap artists!  They were awesome!

Great lyrics added fun comedy and a testament to old age.

Of course, we had a lovely tribute to our Canadian friends.

I extend a HUGE thank you to one and all for some great entertainment!

*A special note to ALL chorus members (including the sound & lights team)....."Your parents would be so proud of you!!"