It was that time of the month when the villagers get together for a dinner and guest speaker. This month the theme was winter. The menu was:
Pedro Ximenez Braised Beef Cheeks with Winter Vegetables , Sweet potato and Cauliflower Mash
Or: Pork Fillet Vegetable Ragout with Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash.
Dessert: Flourless Raspberry Cake with Pistachio Cream and Mixed Berry Coulis. (forgot to take a pic but it was delicious.)
The roll up was a bit smaller than usual probably due to the cold weather and people being away on holiday.
Each month we sit with different people so as to get to know everyone in the village. This time we sat with Irene, a lady from Finland, and Stewart and Elizabeth. Stewart is always reading or at the gym or riding his bike. Recently he fell off his bike. He's been told not to ride anymore.
It was their 47 years married anniversary. The two behind are dressed up for the winter theme.
It was a special night for the village accountant. It was her 25th birthday. She is the daughter of our CEO/owner.
Our guest speaker was a resident, David, who gave us an entertaining talk about his experiences as a pilot.
Once again the catering students from Rochedale High School did a good job serving us. There are two groups this year. They alternate each month to come to us. The hours count towards their qualification requirements.
A mixture of young and old and anniversaries and birthdays all together and those young people coming and Catering your food is just absolutely amazing to me the fun things that your group and your retirement community comes up with
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful gathering. It is special that your community does this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event. I wish we had something like this so that we could get to meet people in the community.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun evening, you are really living it up. Tuesday we decided to drive to a bird park for a days get away, first time we have left our area for 15 months. Just our luck, the drive home which should have been 1 1/2 hours turned into 5 1/2 hours. Two trucks on the highway collided and burst into flames. We sat motionless for 4 hours with a temperature of 40 C, it was a horrendous. They finally got us on the move down the emergency lane to an off ramp then the Tom Tom got lost!!!
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy your weekend, t'other Diane
Everything sounds delightful. I love the themed dinners and the chance to meet everyone in your village.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to think about it being cold and wintery when our weatherman says it's going to be 107 F. at our house today..Too hot for me!
Sue
Everything looks delicious, Diane! The student do a wonderful job. We also do the same at senior group meetings and sit with new people so we can have new conversations.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to read of your village get togethers.
ReplyDeleteThe meals look delicious and the people having fun, couldn't ask for more.
ReplyDeleteThe catering students are the raisins on the cake.
ReplyDeleteSitting here ub 30°C aand reading your winter menu, I am not hungry anymore for lunch !! How nice this get together, I'll try when my problems are solved to get the widows here in the buidling together, I think we are the majorit.
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ReplyDeleteThese dinners always look wonderful, good food and gathering with friends.
The students are great workers! Have a happy day and great weekend!
You had a wonderful afternoon with nice food I see!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it was another wonderful monthly dinner.
ReplyDeleteThese event are so well-planned and packed with food and fun. Bravo for the young caterers. I’m intrigued by the flourless raspberry cake and off to find a recipe
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy hearing reports of your village get-togethers and seeing your photos of all those smiling faces. I hope Stewart doesn't miss his bike riding too much. It's hard when we have to give up something we enjoy.
ReplyDeleteGood friends and good food so good
ReplyDeleteThe students do an amazing job — as always dinner looks so good. And I love how you get the chance to meet more people that way.
ReplyDeleteAnother gastronomic delight Diane. Wonderful idea getting the catering students in, excellent experience for them and a tasty experience for you also 😉
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful dinner at your community, Diane, and while you were talking about a winter theme we are enjoying summer weather here and outdoor dining.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely gathering! Stewart and Elizabeth look like such a friendly couple. I am so sorry Stewart recently fell off his bike. My sweet other half wants us to get one but I am afraid I will do exactly that. My balance isn't the greatest these days. All that aside, I think it is great that your local high school gets involved with the catering. I think that is a super idea.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Another wonderful get together with a delicious meal. All sounds a lot of fun and think it's a great idea how you get to know different neighbors every week. Do hope Stewart recovered from his fall. I get nervous around bikes at this stage of my life. My balance isn't that great in the first place but I used to love to ride.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea Diane, lovely for you guys to enjoy delicious foods and good company, excellent experience for the catering students ✨
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