Our 1st tournament was won by Tony D. (who suggested we play at Sandwich Hollows coincidentally?) Finishing tied for 2nd were Bob Bonner & Ricky B. (really!) which meant I paid everyone. A good time was had by all and it only rained on the 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th holes with no one having an umbrella.
p.p.s. Don't tell Marie that I lost or I won't be going to Atlantic.
Next outing...
Monday, August 6 for "Best Upscale Public Course South of Boston" (Boston Globe):
Atlantic Country Club in Plymouth for $48 as special rate 12:30pm - 2:30pm or using our 4 for 3 coupons $49.50?
I know it's last minute but what else were you doing this Monday?
I'd suggest 12:30pm +or-
Let me know ASAP and I'll make tee time.
Thanks, Jon
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Some humor from Pat Haddad
LIVE, LOVE AND LAUGH!!
Fifteen years ago my wife and I moved into a retirement development on Florida coast --The Stuart, Port St. Lucie Kingswood Golf, Spa, Pool, Clubhouse, Bath and Tennis Club on Lake Fake-A-Hatchee. There are 3000 lakes in Florida; only three are real.
Our biggest retirement concern was time management . What were we going to do all day? Let me assure you, passing the time is not a problem. Your days will be eaten up by simple, daily activities. Just getting out of your car takes 15 minutes. Trying to find where you parked takes 20 minutes. It takes 1/2 hour on the check-out line and one hour to return the item the next day.
Let me take you through a typical day. We get up at 5:00 AM, have a quick breakfast and join the early morning 'Walk and Talk Club.' There are about 30 of us, and rain or shine we walk around the streets, all talking at once. Every development has some late risers who stay in bed until 6 AM. After a nimble walk avoiding irate drivers out to make us road kill, we go back home, shower and change for the next activity.
My wife goes directly to the pool for her underwater Pilates class, followed by gasping for breath and CPR. I put on my 'Ask me about my Grandchildren' T-shirt, my plaid mid-calf shorts, my black socks and sandals and go to the clubhouse for Wii bowling.
Before you know it, it's time for lunch. We go to or Sam's Club to partake of the many tasty samples dispensed by ladies in white hairnets. All free! After a filling lunch, if we don't have any doctor appointments, we might go to the flea market to see if any new white belts have come in, or to buy a Rolex watch for $2.00.
We're usually back home by 2 PM to get ready for dinner. People start lining up for the early bird about 4 PM, but we get there by 4:45 PM, because we're late eaters. The dinners are very popular because of the large portions they serve. You can take home enough food for the next day's lunch and dinner, including extra bread, crackers, packets of mustard, relish, ketchup and Sweet-and-Low along with mints.
At 5:30 PM we're home ready to watch the 6 o'clock news. By 6:30 PM we're fast asleep. Then we get up and make five or six trips to the bathroom during the night, and it's time to get up and start a new day all over again.
Doctor-related activities eat up most of your retirement time. I enjoy reading old magazines in subzero temperatures in the waiting room, so I don't mind. Calling for test results also helps the days fly by. It takes at least half an hour just getting through the doctor's phone menu. Then there's the hold time until you're connected to the right party. Sometimes they forget you're holding, and the whole office goes off to lunch.
Should you find you still have time on your hands, volunteering provides a rewarding opportunity to help the less fortunate. Florida has the largest concentration of seniors under five feet tall and they need our help. I myself am a volunteer for 'The Vertically Challenged Over 80. ' I coach their basketball team, The Arthritic Avengers.
The hoop is only 4.5 feet from the floor. You should see the look of confidence on their faces when they make a slam dunk.
Food shopping is a problem for short seniors or 'bottom feeders' as we call them, because they can't reach the items on the upper shelves. There are many foods they've never tasted. After shopping, most seniors can't remember where they parked their cars and wander the parking lot for hours while their food defrosts.
Lastly, it's important to choose a development with an impressive name. Italian names are very popular in Florida . They convey world traveler, uppity sophistication and wealth. Where would you rather live? Murray 's Condos or The Lakes Of Venice ? There's no difference. They're both owned by Murray, who happens to be a cheapskate.
I hope this material has been of help to you future retirees. If Ican be of any further assistance, please look me up when you're in Florida . I live in The Leaning Condos of Pisa On Boynton Beach
Fifteen years ago my wife and I moved into a retirement development on Florida coast --The Stuart, Port St. Lucie Kingswood Golf, Spa, Pool, Clubhouse, Bath and Tennis Club on Lake Fake-A-Hatchee. There are 3000 lakes in Florida; only three are real.
Our biggest retirement concern was time management . What were we going to do all day? Let me assure you, passing the time is not a problem. Your days will be eaten up by simple, daily activities. Just getting out of your car takes 15 minutes. Trying to find where you parked takes 20 minutes. It takes 1/2 hour on the check-out line and one hour to return the item the next day.
Let me take you through a typical day. We get up at 5:00 AM, have a quick breakfast and join the early morning 'Walk and Talk Club.' There are about 30 of us, and rain or shine we walk around the streets, all talking at once. Every development has some late risers who stay in bed until 6 AM. After a nimble walk avoiding irate drivers out to make us road kill, we go back home, shower and change for the next activity.
My wife goes directly to the pool for her underwater Pilates class, followed by gasping for breath and CPR. I put on my 'Ask me about my Grandchildren' T-shirt, my plaid mid-calf shorts, my black socks and sandals and go to the clubhouse for Wii bowling.
Before you know it, it's time for lunch. We go to or Sam's Club to partake of the many tasty samples dispensed by ladies in white hairnets. All free! After a filling lunch, if we don't have any doctor appointments, we might go to the flea market to see if any new white belts have come in, or to buy a Rolex watch for $2.00.
We're usually back home by 2 PM to get ready for dinner. People start lining up for the early bird about 4 PM, but we get there by 4:45 PM, because we're late eaters. The dinners are very popular because of the large portions they serve. You can take home enough food for the next day's lunch and dinner, including extra bread, crackers, packets of mustard, relish, ketchup and Sweet-and-Low along with mints.
At 5:30 PM we're home ready to watch the 6 o'clock news. By 6:30 PM we're fast asleep. Then we get up and make five or six trips to the bathroom during the night, and it's time to get up and start a new day all over again.
Doctor-related activities eat up most of your retirement time. I enjoy reading old magazines in subzero temperatures in the waiting room, so I don't mind. Calling for test results also helps the days fly by. It takes at least half an hour just getting through the doctor's phone menu. Then there's the hold time until you're connected to the right party. Sometimes they forget you're holding, and the whole office goes off to lunch.
Should you find you still have time on your hands, volunteering provides a rewarding opportunity to help the less fortunate. Florida has the largest concentration of seniors under five feet tall and they need our help. I myself am a volunteer for 'The Vertically Challenged Over 80. ' I coach their basketball team, The Arthritic Avengers.
The hoop is only 4.5 feet from the floor. You should see the look of confidence on their faces when they make a slam dunk.
Food shopping is a problem for short seniors or 'bottom feeders' as we call them, because they can't reach the items on the upper shelves. There are many foods they've never tasted. After shopping, most seniors can't remember where they parked their cars and wander the parking lot for hours while their food defrosts.
Lastly, it's important to choose a development with an impressive name. Italian names are very popular in Florida . They convey world traveler, uppity sophistication and wealth. Where would you rather live? Murray 's Condos or The Lakes Of Venice ? There's no difference. They're both owned by Murray, who happens to be a cheapskate.
I hope this material has been of help to you future retirees. If Ican be of any further assistance, please look me up when you're in Florida . I live in The Leaning Condos of Pisa On Boynton Beach
Friday, July 27, 2012
A Star is Born
"I discovered a love for the stage upon joining the Westborough Community Chorus 27 years ago. Annual spring and Christmas shows have given me many wonderful opportunities to sing with the whole chorus (70-90 people) as well as small groups, duets, and solos. Little did I know when I joined that I'd also be kicking up my heels with tap and jazz routines and memorizing lines for skits. If I knew at AWH what I know now I probably would have joined the drama club and been in the senior class play!!!!!
The theme of this past spring show, "The Rockin 60's and 70" was especially fun for me with the reunion coming up. Oh the memories. I really got to spread my wings with a solo song and dance performance of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made for Walkin". What a blast that was. (Ed. Note: Click Here to check out the video of this stellar performance.)
I still love the oldies.
I still love the oldies.
So chorus continues to be a most wonderful, exciting, creative, challenging, and rewarding experience for me. Keeps me feeling young. Thanks for the opportunity to share. Looking forward to the reunion."
Lynn Ruell Wilkins
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Pre-Reunion Stuff from Jon Peterson
Second, we're having informal AWHS Golf gatherings over the Summer at various Plymouth/Cape locations and all are welcome.
The 1st is Tuesday, July 31 starting at 1:07PM @ Sandwich Hollows Golf Club. The cost is $29.95 with cart for 18 holes (Filene's Basement pricing).
Please e-mail Jon Peterson:� jonanthony1@comcast.net if you want to join us this month or added to e-mail for future events as tuneup for September. Ladies always welcome
Jon
PS, mention the blog in your email to Jon and receive a free pencil from one of the courses we play.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
House Party, Dance, Prom, What? Who can identify this occasion.
I'm not saying that these sepia toned photos look like antiques, but check out the TV below.....
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Photos from 2002 Weekend
Click on the "tab" above for photos from the 2002 reunion weekend sent to me by Pat Cooke.
I'll be adding more over time so keep checking back....
Just added more photos... 7/10
I'll be adding more over time so keep checking back....
Just added more photos... 7/10
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Prom Night
Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos of the Senior Prom (I'm guessing) sent in by Patsy Sullivan Ghiorse.
Does this bring back any memories?
Friday, July 6, 2012
Reminder about how to make a "Comment"
A blog is a great way for people to make comments about photos or to "chat" with other people on the blog. Here is a reminder about how to make a comment.
Just click on the "Comments" link (the part that is in blue letters). Most say "No Comments" but once someone makes a comment (like guessing who is in a photo) you will see a number like, "1 Comment". Click on that link and type your comment. You will be asked for an ID. Many, if not most, of you will not have an id so just select "Anonymous" from the drop down list and click on Publish. Put your name in the comment so we know who it is.
And Voila! Easy as pie. You don't need your grandchildren to show you how to comment on a blog but they might be surprised you did it....
Just click on the "Comments" link (the part that is in blue letters). Most say "No Comments" but once someone makes a comment (like guessing who is in a photo) you will see a number like, "1 Comment". Click on that link and type your comment. You will be asked for an ID. Many, if not most, of you will not have an id so just select "Anonymous" from the drop down list and click on Publish. Put your name in the comment so we know who it is.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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