Friday, April 19, 2024

Wildlife Update & Boat Regatta

 Wildlife photo opportunities.  The most popular stars are the owls we see nesting in one of the palm trees.  We see them each year but this summer they've picked an open view and can be easily spotted.  They're nesting in a palm tree just north of the statues by the waterfall.

I copied these great photos from AJ Dove who posted them on Nextdoor.  (Thank you, AJ, for sharing.)  Almost any time of day, there will be spectators at the base, watching for the little chicks to pop up. 



We had a new event added to our calendar!  Today was the First Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta held at the main pool.  How FUN!  The event proved very entertaining and popular drawing a huge audience.  Congratulations to all the participants who put so much effort into their creations.

When I first heard about the event, I envisioned small miniature cardboard creations being pulled across the pool on a string.  Was I surprised to read the rules and guidelines.


Dusty Brown and his avid Karaoke followers won first place with "The Wobble" taking only 32 seconds to paddle down the length of the pool over to the announcer's stand.


The Black Palm must have won for the most awesome design.  








The hardest part of the whole event was getting into the boats and staying afloat.  Many laughs and cheers for ALL participants.








Thank you to John Ross for providing photos.  You can see there was a huge turnout of spectators.  I guarded my new knee by sitting back in a comfy chair in the shade.

We enjoyed burgers and hotdogs grilled at the Bistro.  Food service will soon be switching over to Ballroom 1 for the summer schedule.  Here's the newest posting:

This Monday we look forward to a new Bunco game.  Sign up in Activities and bring $5 for a buy-in for prizes.

Our weather is warming up!  Those that are still here had better dig out that sun screen!

Sunday, April 07, 2024

Hello Again

 


I have been away from this keyboard for a while as I'm healing from a recent knee replacement surgery.  Ouch!  I'm happy to report that I'm healing nicely as expected and should be off the pain meds long enough to be clear headed and able to write again.  The last week has been pretty much a blur. 
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I haven't been up to the office or the bistro to confirm this but it appears we are done with the weekly bistro specials.  They will still have sandwiches and salads available but no special dinners as they will slowly be getting the ballroom kitchen ready for summer use.  

I'm working on an email service once again so I can alert readers whenever I post.  Should be able to announce something soon.  I plan to post more frequently once our summer season starts as I think readers check the blog in summer searching for news while they are away.  So stay tuned.  😀

Friday, March 22, 2024

 Next week's Bistro menu.  


Thursday, March 21, 2024

Last cellphone class

 Last Cellphone class of the season:

Yes, we're having another iPhone class this Saturday, March 23, at 9:30 in the SanTan Room. If you don't find us there, try the Sonora South room. Whatever your level of learning about your phone, you're bound to learn something new. We're requesting a $5 donation to support the blog email program.

www.palmcreekupdate.blogspot.com

Monday, March 18, 2024

 This week's Bistro menu:

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I was a guest this morning at the Photo Club's Annual Photo Contest where the winners were announced.  Thank you to Jim Cornell for the invitation.

I was sitting at an angle so couldn't get good snapshots of the winners as they appeared on the big screen but I did get a couple samples.








I wish the photo club would open their photos to the public so we could see all their submissions.  Such great work with a camera!!

Friday, March 15, 2024

iPhone Class Schedule

 


 iPhone and iPad Classes

 Easy Tips & Tricks for your iPhone or iPad

(and Apple Watch)

FUN, Entertaining, and very Informative

 

MARCH 16, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. in Sonora South

 

MARCH 23, Saturday, 9:30 a.m in Sonora South

 

March 30, Saturday, 9:30 a.m in Sonora South

 

New information in each class.

No sign up required.  Just come and learn something new!  We do ask for a $5 donation.

 

Sue Hepler

937-408-7479

Suehepler1707@gmail.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Menu + New Dining Place

 This week's Bistro menu.  


Don and I had "date night" scheduled so went to the new Boston's place to try the new Su Casa Grande restaurant.  It was nicely decorated and they certainly had a great crowd.  Lots of seating available.  They could easily push tables together to accommodate larger crowds in the back.
Our food was delicious and considering that neither of us are really fans of typical Mexican food, we were both VERY pleased with our meals.







They even have a place where they create their own corn tortillas.  It was fun to watch.


We weren't the only "Creekers" there either as we said Howdy to the Stone's.


Thursday, March 07, 2024

Chorus Concert & Mail Room

I can't say enough praise for our Palm Creek Chorus.  Their show was so much FUN tonight!  I was seated in the front row so didn't get very good photos.  I use that as an excuse as I was enjoying the show so much that I didn't think about pulling out the camera.

I also don't want to say too much and spoil the surprises and fun for the Friday audience.


Take me out to the ballgame.


Rubber Ducky!
Selected audience members were invited to join in with kazoos!


Yup.  I got to join the chorus.  Don said we looked so serious....but it's hard to smile while you play a kazoo.  I personally think we were pretty good.  😂😉😖

There were other surprises as well.  This song was very touching!

Arlene Noteman signed through some patriotic music.

I am also VERY impressed with the pianist.  She played every song and never missed a note.  How much practice has she dedicated?

All the members were having fun throughout the performance.  I was thinking how nice it would be if their families back home....their children and grandkids could see them perform up on that stage.  They would be so impressed and proud.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

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I stopped by the mailroom this week to say hello to friend Donna Cox who is the mailroom manager. I was amazed to see the abundance of mail bags and packages that had just arrived and were being sorted for distribution. Wow!! Our mail crew deserves some applause.

    

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Lots of people ask for more cat photos so I found a couple to share.
Kat and Mouse like to keep me company at work.




When I've been at the desk working for a long time, they're thoughtful enough to warm my chair for me.


Have a GREAT day!