Bistro Menu week of Dec 18

 This week's Bistro Menu

Don't forget the Christmas Parade this Friday starting at 4:30.  Even if you are not participating in the parade, be outside with friends and neighbors to cheer for the parade.

Correction about the card rooms:  Cathy from Activities schedules the rooms and said the Adobe room will be open for cards on both Dec 25 and Jan 1.  Swoop games will be available for those who want to play.

25th Palm Creek Anniversary

 The park celebrated its 25th anniversary this past Wednesday.  It started with Gabby Gonzales reading a prepared speech and then turning the mic over to Marguarite Roule who briefly interviewed each of the 10 original pioneers who still reside or visit Palm Creek.  It was fun to hear their stories of favorite or memorable events they experienced here.

Then we viewed a short photo presentation from year's past.  It was nice to see familiar faces.

Following the show, we were invited to cake and coffee in the Santan room which was fully decorated for the celebration.  Our staff worked hard and diligently for a great display.

The centerpiece was this great cake with little palm trees. 

To share cake with over 700 people, our kitchen staff created all these individual decorated dishes for distribution.  Very creative!

Each of the "Pioneers" who were here in 1998 were given a nice acrylic plaque for their part in the celebration.

HOLIDAY NEWS

Just a reminder that all PC offices will be closed on Monday December 25 and again on Monday January 1.  Because of the holidays there will be no Bingo on those days plus all card rooms will be closed for private parties.

Weekly Bistro Menu

 By popular demand:

Letter from Fire Chief & Blog News

After the recent motorhome fire here in Palm Creek, we all received this letter from the Fire Chief.

Whenever there is an alarm or occurrence of any kind, we all want to know if there is anything we can do to help a friend or neighbor.  This letter reminds everyone to stay clear when fire or ambulance is in the area.

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Christmas is in the air.  We've kicked off the season with the lovely Chorus Concert.  We've also had shopping opportunities via the Artisan Craft Fair plus we have the Marketplace event tomorrow and a patio sale on Saturday.  Next Friday will be the Christmas Parade so get your golf cart or bike decorations ready.

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Our daily temperatures definitely reflect that winter is upon us.  Don and I still enjoy our morning coffee hour together but we are in the kitchen instead of out on the patio!  Brrrr.  Mornings are chilly but afternoons warm up to the 70s for everyone to enjoy the Arizona sunshine.

Kat keeps us company but cuddles up to the heat register as much as possible.

Chorus Concert & Motorhome Fire

 Congratulations to our Palm Creek Chorus for a GREAT presentation Thursday evening.  All those hours of practice paid off and provided a delightful evening for the HUGE audience.  So many talented people reside here.

Pianist Louise Gross provided wonderful support.  Somewhere....her past piano teacher would have been very proud.

OMG!  911 true emergency!  We first noticed the event when the fire trucks came zooming past our house going very fast with sirens, horns, and flashing lights.  That is very rare as sirens are normally turned off when they enter the property.  This was a definite exception and rightly so.

Smoke was rising from a site on Windy Cliff.

There was wonderful professional response from the CG Fire Department.

I believe we saw no less than five trucks at the scene.  Hoses were hooked to a nearby fire hydrant to fight the flames.

The fire was at a beautiful Tiffin motorhome located at site 1537.  Luckily the occupants and their dogs escaped safe and unharmed.  They are currently staying in a park rental home for recovery.  The park, friends and neighbors have donated some clothing and other items to assist them.  

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.