Grohmann

 Monday, November 25, 2021

The day started rainy, but the sun appeared as Abby took four of us to the Grohmann Art Museum: George, Jon, Lanore and me.  The wind blew us from the bus to the entrance.  It was a very enjoyable experience and for those who backed out or did not sign up, it was their loss.

 

 

Winefest/Open House

 Sunday, October 24, 2021

I had a quick cup of coffee and a cookie in the Trattoria after mass before driving to the Schwabenhof for the Austrian Club Winefest.  Peter was already there putting up banners with Jim.  I would be taking admissions. We did not have a Winefest last year because of COVID, and it was questionable if we would have it this year. Therefore, the attendance was light.    Doug did a marvelous job putting the event together with the short amount of time he had, plus the limited number of participants.  There was not a chorus, which I had been part of in the past.  We would not have been able to practice.  

I left at about 4:15 p.m. to take part in the Saint Rita Square Open House.  A few people organized this event where anyone willing to have their apartment open to view could sign up; there were also sign-ups for refreshments.  Eight apartments were open for viewing.  I was amazed to see each apartment so beautifully decorated with lovely furnishings and accessories.  Most were two-bedroom, so there was more to work with.  I kept thinking of Laura with each apartment that I visited.  When we toured SRS to choose my apartment they were empty, hard to visualize how they would look furnished.  I originally offered to show mine, but I'm glad I backed out, because mine would look pretty meager compared to the others.  I keep telling myself that my apartment is "functional", and it really is.  But I'm comfortable, and I think that's all that matters.

There was a plentiful assortment of food in the Connoli Room.  I don't know who's going to eat it all.

Salon Marie

 Saturday, October 23, 2021

I've been going to Mary Hair Designs at SRS for the past few months, actually since I arrived.  Her prices posted on fliers gave shampoo and style at $25.00.  At my first appointment she said she raised her prices, that service was now $30, for the convenience.  She is very efficient and the style is fine.  But it is very rushed and not at all relaxing.  This week Mary is in Aruba, so I made an appointment with Jocelyn.  I had such a warm welcome.  My shampoo was so very relaxing, just as I remembered it.  I have appointments for the next two weeks.

Afterwards, I did some grocery shopping, picked up some hooks at Dollar Tree and some cleanser at Merle Norman.

It was too cool to read on my balcony because of the shade.  I saw Sue enjoying the sun on the piazza, so I took my Kindle and read in the sunshine for a couple hours.

October Birthdays

Friday, October 22, 2021

We celebrated October Birthdays today with a Halloween theme.  Some residents came in costumes.

Lanore read palms. 

 I met Anne and Jon in the elevator when I was delivering his Birthday card and did not recognize him. 

Eleanor and George were decked out.

But my neighbor Charlotte was the most unique of all.

Briana and her accompanist entertained us while we had a lunch of chips, meat on a bun and hot dogs in rolls, also stewed pears.

October Red Hats

 Wednesday, October 20, 2021

I called Hale House to expect Red Hats at 12:30 p.m.  I thought they did not accept reservations, but that's only on Fridays and Saturdays.  Jane, Janice and Joy were already there, just to wait for Julia.  We knew she knew how to find the place because she was there last Wednesday, by mistake.  Terry was ill.  I found out later that she and Bob have COVID!  We had to wait for a table, but we were seated before 1:00 p.m.  Fish was a popular choice; Janice had a burger; I had a very nice salad.  We attracted a lot of attention with our red hats.  A lady took our picture.

October Outing

Monday, October 18, 2021 

On a beautiful sunny afternoon Peter and I headed out to Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate for their Pumpkin Fest that Peter heard about.  The $12.95 admission per person did not appeal to us; we exited.  Our original plan was the Holy Hill Skeleton display, which is fun and free, but we always leave a donation.  The theme is Surfin' USA.

We couldn't omit a stop at Holy Hill since we were so near.  It was a good time for some meditation and to admire this fabulous shrine.

There was a half-hour wait at the Fox and Hounds, but we did not mind waiting, since it was so early.  Instead of heavy meals, we both ordered salads: salmon for Peter, bourbon chicken over spinach for me.  Both were very filling and delicious.

We finished the evening doing some grocery shopping and put to use my new shopping cart that Peter just happened to "have in stock".

But to end on a sour note, I forgot my fob and we were locked out.  It took a number of tries using my phone; that needs some practice.  Once in, Barbara was down getting her mail and Dan was walking the dog.