Second Senior Luncheon
held on Thursday, October 12, 2017
Ellis Hall
was abuzz with activity by 9 AM on a beautiful fall morning in South Portland.
Even before this day several women of the church including Joanne, Carol,
Janice, Barbara and Betty Sp had already called many seniors in the community
to invite them to the Community Senior Luncheon and program scheduled for this
day. Chef Brad had begun the preparation of the meal which would be macaroni
and cheese with ham, a tossed salad and apple crisp for dessert.
Dick S was
responsible for getting the program “Scams Awareness”. Since a local police
officer was not available for this presentation two police officers from Cape
Elizabeth graciously volunteered to give the program. David Galvan and Mark Duval
made a well-questioned presentation with audience participation.
Marlene had coordinated
the event preparations as she had for the first luncheon in September. Ruth
provided floral centerpieces and suggestion sheets.
In the
kitchen, Brad was assisted by Dick S and Keith with input from Shari and
Rosemary. Servers included Pat, Becky, Barbara, Jody, Janice and Betty.
Cashiers were Joanne and Susan.
Set-up and cleanup crews included Dan, Ruth, Pastor Tom, Dick and Shari S, Keith and Becky, Marlene and Art.
While the
program was supposed to get underway at 11 AM it was nearly 11:30 before enough
of the visitors were present to go forward. The meal was served at about
12:15PM and most everyone had left by 1 PM.
A good time
was had by all. There were fewer guests present this month but the number of
those of us working on the event increased.
Next month
the Senior Community Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 9 with a
patriotic theme.
