Orange Acres History
April 1 - Tuesday
There
were 142 at coffee this morning.
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Guests this morning were, top row, Don and Sandy Watkins, friends of Melva and Gene Mathes. Second row, Marilyn Smith, friend of Ann Lee Welker. Mike and Jean Delaney's daughter Kathy Willes and husband Roger.
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April 3 - Thursday
There
were 152 at the fish fry tonight. Earle Brennan entertained us with organ music
before the dinner.
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We
had a great kitchen crew.(Click to enlarge) |
Everyone
had all the food they wanted. Even seconds were offered.(Click to enlarge) |
Crazy
Carol kept the crowd laughing all during her show.
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April 4 - Friday
Those
that took the Bike Ride to the Mall today were: Gene Mathes, Jim Lessard, Don
Watkins (visitor), Mary Lessard, George Labonte, Phyllis & Ralph Haas, Nancy
& Ralph Bush and Lorraine Labonte.
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April 6 - Sunday
There
were about 75 in attendance at the Jamboree-in-the-Park at 2 pm today.
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Those
in the band were Lew Gorzycki, Earle Brennan, Dick Vierus, Nancy and Fred Jacobs
and Gene Mathes. Due to a failure with the sound system many had problems
hearing.
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Fran
Walton tried to audition with a horn but was turned away.
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April 8 - Tuesday
We
had 111 at coffee this morning. The snowbirds are beginning to leave.
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Joe
Stump made this lighthouse lamp and gave it to the association to be
raffled off.(Click to enlarge) |
The
lamp was won by Gene Mathes. The raffle earned $86 for the association.(Click to enlarge) |
April 13 - Sunday
We
had 38 at the vesper salad supper tonight.
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Our
speaker was Rev. Bill Mock from the Covenant Life Presb. Church
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April 14 - Monday
This
alligator was seen behind 146 Shirley Drive today. That is the home of Mike and
Jean Delaney. This gator appeared to be at least two foot long but less than
three.
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April 15 - Tuesday
We
had 102 at coffee this morning.
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These
three bunnies celebrating Easter were Fran Walton, Lorraine Labonte and Liz
Bond.
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April 17 - Thursday
The
pool was great on such a beautiful day as today.
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April 22 - Tuesday
We
had 95 at coffee this morning. We are losing about 10 a week.
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April 28 - Monday
There
were 29 in attendance at the final beach party of the season It was a perfect
day for a beach party. Many met at the pool after leaving the beach.
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April 29 - Tuesday
There
were 66 at coffee this morning. This was Gladys's last morning with coffee until
September 15. Our vice president, Gene Mathes, will be in charge starting next
Tuesday.
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Liz
Bond has been filling in for the sunshine lady, Norma Finnegan. Liz thinks that
Norma will return next week. Liz Has done a great job in Norma's absence.
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