Bistro Menu 12-5-2023

 The Bistro may be closed on Thursday, December 7 due to water shut off throughout the park but this is the menu posted for the week.

The park held the first Artisan Showcase where our Palm Creek artisans and crafters could display their wares for sale.  It was awesome and VERY well attended.  It was hard to get good pictures of the booths, so I didn't get a lot of photos.

Dale Merschman

Pat Steele

Colette Bilodeau

New restaurants opening in Casa Grande

Couldn't find Mouse for the longest time.  How did he get in there?!

Bistro News, GM Announcement

 Looks like we're having more work done to the water lines.  These huge signs are posted on all the buildings so we can prepare.  That's a long time to be without water so fill some buckets so you can flush the toilets!  😃

New news from our Bistro!  Starting Monday, December 4, the Bistro will be open at 7:00a.m. for coffee and pastries.  Breakfast will start serving at the usual 9:00.  They will experiment with this time frame to see if our residents will use it.  

We received a letter in our mailboxes this past week announcing that our General Manager, Dennis Jordan, has resigned.  Gabby Gonzales will be filling in as interim manager until the position is filled. Dennis's last day was November 17.

ggonzales@suncommunities.com

Happy Holidays!

Bistro Menu, Chorus, Sunshine

 Here is the Bistro menu for the week of Nov 27 through Dec 2.  See you there!

Sometimes I can't help but get overcome by the fun of living in Arizona and at Palm Creek.  The afternoon started with a FUN friendly group of people at the Swoop table.  The game of Swoop is a perfect fit for a resort like this one.  The game is easy to learn, any number of people per table, not a lot of strategy, but a lot of fun.  We had four tables present today and it sounded like a huge party with all the laughter and comradery.  Come to the Adobe room any Monday and/or Friday around 12:15.  Games start at 12:30 allowing newcomers to join in.

As I passed by the Santan room on my way to the Bistro, I could hear the music emanating from the chorus at rehearsal.  Our chorus members are really dedicated with the number of hours and practice.  The Christmas concert is coming soon so hurry to get your ticket.

Entering the front office, I found the crew decorating with Christmas ornaments.  The decor will put us all in the Christmas spirit WITHOUT the snow and ice!

Have a GREAT day to all of you.  Smile and enjoy the view around you.

Bistro Menu

 By popular demand, I'm posting the menu for the upcoming week at the Bistro.  Everyone reports great reviews for the food and service!  Here ya go:

Notice the daily soups as well.

Upcoming Artisan Craft Market

 

I had so much fun riding around the park today for the monthly patio sales!  So many people out on a lovely morning.  It was a great opportunity to meet new people, say howdy to familiar faces, and find new bargains at the sales.  The event was unfortunately cut a little short by a small rain storm though.  

The day's event reminded me of the upcoming Artisan Craft Market that will be held on Saturday, December 2.  Mark your calendar now and don't miss this event as it will be a great start for your Christmas shopping!

What makes this event so special is that all the sales will be items created by our own Creekers! As I visited so many patios today, I was so impressed with all the items created by our residents.   I copied the info from the Activities poster:

Stroll through our holiday Artisan Craft Market for gifts MADE BY PALM CREEK ARTISTS.  Here you will find everything from handmade Christmas decorations to Nantucket baskets, toys to jewelry, table runners to candy dishes, charcuterie boards to stained glass pieces.

While you are shopping, stop by the Ballroom Kitchen for coffee and pastries, or even lunch.  Lunch tickets must be purchased in advance from Activities.

There will be some holiday caroling and maybe even Jolly Old Saint NickSanta will find time for a visit.  

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ballroom Saturday, December 2nd.

TO ALL OUR PC ARTISANS!  Be sure to register at Activities to they set up a table(s) for you!!  Hurry to make even more items for the sale.  

Upcoming Events

 It's always fun to listen to Terrie Wellman and Barb Poole as they bounce off each other during their talks or events they manage.  They always add entertainment to the presentation as they did at the Tuesday coffee this morning.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the "Community Marketplace" coming up next Tuesday, the 14th.  The "marketplace" replaces the past craft fair as there are more types of vendors than just craft booths.  Be sure to check it out and see the new booths.

Thursday, Nov 16, is the annual welcome back parkwide event.  This year is called "Charlie's Pumpkin Fest" in Palm Park.  There will be music and FOOD TRUCKS which are always a favorite.  Sign up in Activities ... and perhaps enter the pumpkin decorating contest.  The event runs from noon till 2:00pm.

Saturday, Nov 18, is the monthly patio sale.  It's always fun to invite a friend and visit all the patio sales around the park.  Watch for traffic that day as there are always plenty of bikes, scooters, golf carts, walkers, and cars as they tour the park searching for a special buy.  If you want to have a sale of your own, sign up in Activities so you get included on the map.  Friday afternoon after 1:00, maps will be available so you can see the individual sites where the sales are held.

Tuesday, Nov 21, is another coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m.  Terrie and Barb will be there to talk about December upcoming events.

Wednesday, Nov 22, is the big Thanksgiving Dinner in the ballroom at noon.  Get tickets in Activities by Nov 12.  There are still a few tickets available.

That leads us up to December 2 for the Artisan Craft Market.  This should really be FUN and interesting as all Palm Creek residents can display their crafts or homemade items for sale.  It's a fun opportunity to pick up some great Christmas gifts!

There are so many fun events in addition to all the club activities to get involved with.  Don't forget every Monday night is Bingo in the ballroom.  Tickets go on sale at 6:00 and games start at 7:00.  A lucky winner this week went home with around $500.  

My blog entries will probably taper off now that so many residents are here for the season.  I get very busy with club activities so will save posting time for special items.

I'll try to post the weekly menu for the Bistro, however.  They also have a daily soup special but that menu isn't available as of yet.

My favorites are definitely the Lasagna and the Chicken Pot Pie.  YUM!  We love having the nightly meal specials.

News from the Bistro

 We've been so happy with the food service we've been receiving....all summer long and now all the new happenings at the Bistro and the Getaway Cafe.  We stopped in at the Bistro for dinner yesterday and were pleased with the menu.

It looks like the dinners will change each night.  

In addition to the main meal, there are other great choices.  Nice ready made salads and sandwiches to choose from.

What a lovely way to spend time with your neighbors or friends.  Go to the Bistro patio and have a charcuterie board to share.  Add a glass of wine or one of the MANY beers available.

Beer by cans........or....

by the draft glass.

The Getaway Cafe out by the ballfield is open for the season too.  Hours are 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Check out the "Shareables" on the menu.  Order a couple and invite the neighbors!  It's a great way to socialize without the work of preparing food.

Tree Trimming

 Our tree trimmers are here in force!  It was fascinating to watch these two machines at work.  Each is self driven from the bucket so they can go down both sides of the street at once.

Then there is a big 5 person crew following who pick up all the branches and sweep up most of the debris.

Then another crew follows behind with blowers and brooms to get the residual dust.

If you have time to watch a video of the trimming process, here it is.  They're young strong men doing the job but I can imagine how their shoulders and back must feel after 8 hour days of that work.  

The Weed Co people are here too spraying ALL the lots for weeds.  They do an excellent job as we noticed the lots across the street from us never had a single weed all summer.

The solar installaltion is finally nearing completion.  To make the final connections, they have had to close down different sections of the park while connecting.  Today all offices and admin buildings are closed with no electricity, phones, cash registers, etc so even the bistro is closed for the day.  This has been a huge installation project.  Let's hope it is worthy.

Our own landscape and maintenance personnel are busy busy busy with trimming, pruning, etc.  Getting ready for the snowbirds returned.  We watch a steady trickle of RVs arriving daily when we play cards in the Adobe room.  As we drive up Oasis and/or Granite, we notice more golf carts, cars, etc. and folks out "cleaning up" their yards.

P.S.  Congratulations to the Activities crew for the smooth distribution of season event tickets.  It was well organized and seamless.

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I must take a personal moment to brag about my son and his recent art.  Congratulations on the sale, Anton (and Hannah).

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And.....the cats are still enjoying their condo.

(Kat and Mouse)

Looks like they're discussing world issues.

Have a GREAT day!

The Bistro is OPEN

 We welcome our Bistro back in action!  I know you're looking for that menu.

And the new beverage offerings:

I love coffee so am very happy with the new coffee bar.

There are three flavor additives available:  hazelnut, vanilla and one more I forgot. 😒

Plus almond milk and regular 1/2 and 1/2

Also a cappuccino machine!

Match those coffee drinks with the yummy treats!

There's no room to keep the precious salad bar we enjoyed all summer BUT...there are some lovely salads that will be fresh and waiting for you.  Great sandwiches too.

Seating room inside and out:

Plus a nice friendly kitchen staff on duty.

Reminder that Bistro is open 9-2 Monday through Saturday. 

 New extended hours begin October 30 and will be 9-7 Monday through Friday to accommodate the dinner hour.

See you at the Bistro!

Welcome October

Welcome to October!  No more 110+ days!!  What a relief.  Welcome to nice cool evenings and beautiful cool mornings.  My favorite month of the year.

The Activities Department said they would continue our summer activities through October and by the looks of the calendar, they are doing exactly that.

Last night we enjoyed the End of Summer Steak Dinner.  Yum!  

AND Dessert!

Tomorrow the Fireside Bistro opens at 9:00 a.m.  I'm anxious to see what will be on the menu.  We'll have hours Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Then starting October 30 hours will be extended until 7:00 p.m. so we'll have dinner opportunities too.

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A new event for this coming season....the Artisan Craft Market to be held on Saturday, December 2 from 9-3 in the Ballroom.  Should be a fun event and a great place to start your holiday shopping.

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From NextDoor:

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