Senior Community Luncheon: Not
Cancelled but Delayed
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| Northeaster results |
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| Becky, Marlene and Carol set the tables |
After not
having a Luncheon in the months of January and February because of the threat
of bad weather the March luncheon scheduled for March 8 was struck by the
second Northeaster in a week and one half. All the calls to invitees had been
made and the food had been purchased and over 65 people were to be in
attendance. Seeing the necessity of moving the time to another date all of the
callers again called all of their people and said that we would have this time
on Friday, March 9 at the same time. Not all of the invitees or all of the
workers could make it, but over 45 people showed up to chat, enjoy a program
and have a hearty meal prepared by Chef Brad.
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| Brad prepares the meal |
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| Ashley Armstrong SPFD |
The program
was titled “Take a Stand to Prevent Falls” given by Ashley Armstrong of the
South Portland Fire Department. Ms. Armstrong had paper copies of a program
prepared by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of
Geriatric Physical Therapy to share with the attendees as she talked everyone
through the pages. All of the audience was very attentive and found the
presentation meaningful and useful. Many questions were asked before the
speaker left and answered. We thank her for being a part of this day’s
festivities.
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| Earle greets the first guests |
The meal
prepared by our own master chef Brad, consisted of Corned Beef, potato, carrots
and cabbage. Irish soda bread was available on the tables as soon as people
started arriving. Short- bread type cookies with a green icing shamrock on each
were served as a dessert.
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| Spurwink group |
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| An Irish theme is appropriate |
While Ellis
Hall is set up for folks to play games as early as 10:30 AM no one was taking
advantage of that activity on this occasion.
We thank
Dick Miller for playing Irish songs on his keyboard before the program began.
Certainly
the organizing committee headed by Brad Morrison and Marlene Tordoff along with
the callers, servers and those who helped set up and take down tables and
chairs are to be commended for their efforts. Dick Small is also to be thanked
for getting the speaker. We also thank those who responded to the invitation
for this monthly event for coming to Ellis Hall the day after a major storm. If
I have forgotten to include any one I am sorry.
It is truly
what the Lord wants us to do to extend his love through us to the community of
elders in our community.
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| PUMC's own Angell |
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| We are ready |
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| Sharing each others stories |
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| Coffee anyone? |
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| The servers are ready |
