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Heritage of Hawk
Ridge
The fun began early in the month with a Ginger Bread House Workshop organized by Leslie Kaiser. Then our two trees were decorated at a resident Pot Luck Tree Trimming Dinner. Another Leslie Kaiser event was the “Cup of Christmas Tea.” Then a group of residents went to Mexico, Mo to see “A Christmas Carol.” This was followed by the wonderful Ambassadors of Harmony Christmas Show, and a resident Progressive Dinner. The December festivities were topped with a Christmas Concert by the St. Louis Harmony Chorus, and sing-a-long. RECIPE OF THE MONTH!
Pat Goddard’s
Line an 11x17 edged cookie sheet with non-stick foil. Arrange saltine
crackers on it. Boil together: 1 cup butter |
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January
Birthdays If we missed your special day please contact the office and let us know.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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From Stu’s Desk or somewhere near it .
Thanks everyone!
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Bridge
Club News
Carole and Jim Waugh were partners on Dec. 9th, and bid and made a small slam on the first night we had pots. They split $3.00. If you are interested in playing bridge, be sure to call either Andree Wayman at 625-2225 or Jeanette Hage at 625-0655. They are always looking for regulars to complete another table, and subs. Both men and women are welcome. The Daytime Bridge is played on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm, the Nighttime Bridge is played on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
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Leah Kinsey, Jerry
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Happy New Year! Before retiring I taught school and had the
opportunity for a fresh start with new ideas every August. Now I look
forward to each Spring warm-up when again, I have an opportunity for a new
start, but maybe in March or April, rather than August. But that looms
somewhat in the future. For now, I face January with the rest of you. I
will not face January here, however, but have decided to spend some time
with daughters in Phoenix and Salt Lake City. I will not be at the course
for the month of January and Derek will not be here in January or
February. Therefore, we will be unable to pick up used Christmas trees
after December 29, or 30. My boss, Jeff McDonald, who works at The Links
of Dardenne Golf Course, will be stopping by to keep an eye on things. Out
on the course, we¹ve pulled the Tee Markers for the year as it is
difficult to move them if the ground is frozen. If you find yourself
playing these Winter months, please tee the ball up in an unworn and dry
area of the tee box. Derek has been spending some time creating cover for
the fish and we are both looking forward to the fishing season to see how
our efforts pay off. It may take a year or more to create a really good
fishing environment.
And I’m sorry I started wring this poem, so I think I’ll sign off. - Happy New Year to All Al Wagner
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December
Photo Highlights
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December was a very
special month for me. I had the opportunity to enjoy several resident
organized activities as a “guest”, rather than the person responsible for
everything. It started with the resident Progressive Dinner on December
14th. Stephanie Hempel had invited my wife Mary Rose and myself to
participate in the second of these great dinners. We began our evening at
the Singleton home, where we enjoyed a variety of delicious appetizers and
drinks. Then we joined everyone else at the clubhouse for turkey and pork.
Mary Rose made a green bean casserole and many other residents brought
side dishes as well. It was the first time in nearly two years that I
attended an event strictly as a guest, not as the recreation director. It
felt odd, and I found myself still in “organizer mode”, walking through
the clubhouse in my usual rushed fashion, until Bob Bell grabbed me, and
said, “Slow down Stu, you’re not working tonight.” He was absolutely
right, so I told myself just to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was
delicious and I have to give the resident organizers kudos' for putting
together such a fun detail oriented event, that went off without a hitch.
After some prize give-aways, Mary Rose and I went to Stephanie and Bob’s
house for dessert and drinks. We had a wonderful evening and I thank
everyone for including us. The following Thursday I was also extended an
invitation to attend the Ladies Bridge Luncheon. I was the only guy there
and it fed right into my “harem fantasies”. Seriously though, it was also
a fun event. All of the ladies brought different things to add to the
salad, and there were also delicious desserts. For all of these events
there were dozens of people behind the scenes doing a variety of tasks to
make them the great successes that they were. I was very happy to be able
to share in the fun. 
Mamma Mia!
Bowling &
Lunch at
Tim Ostermeyer
Fast Eddies
for lunch,
Saturday Night
at the Movies
Bingo!
Karaoke - Over
1700 Songs!
Mexican
Train
Donut
Social
