Out with the Old and in with the New...

Year that is. Say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012. Just when we were getting used to writing 2011 in 4 days its going to be 2012. I hope this posting finds you all happy and healthy.

Strawberry Patch' Christmas Social was fun, Elaine accompanied us on the organ while the residents sang.
The banquet table was full of baked goods, the chinese auction items were plentiful, and the conversation was lively.

Zephyr Apartments Christmas Luncheon Social was tastey. The chinese auction and door prize were greeted by smiling faces.

All resident recieved a black tote with the site names on it for Christmas.

 Neighborhood Networks Center at both sites new computers, desks and programs. The old computers, programs and desks were offered to the residents at a very low cost. 4 residents at Strawberry and 2 at Zephyr took the old machines and are puttig them to good use. The new computers are wonderful!

I would like to extend to everyone a Happy and Healthy  2012.

Strawberry & Zephyr July Hot Dog Socials

Both Strawberry & Zephyr had a great turn out.  The day was warm but the community rooms were cool. Updates were given on the health status of a few residents. August 2011 Neighborhood Netowrks Week plans were announced Heritage Ethnic Food Sampling; breakfast foods for Zephyr and desserts and easy main dishes for Strawberry, hot and cold samples are welcome.  I asked that all residents come and sample what I will make and that they bring a dish and recipe to share of their own.

June Social Updates

June weather has arrived cool and has started heating up. Join your local pool and keep cool! Don't forget to keep hydrated, drinking is very important. As well as small light meals.

• Zephyr Apartments had a very successful yard sale June 4th. There was lots  of traffic stopping, as there were many yard sales in the neighborhood. Go Zephyr Resident Association. Thank you to Tiny who is always a tremendous help, and the other volunteers that helped that beautiful cool day. Zephyr's Father's Day Social combo Ice cream Social June 8th was very nice and intimate.
• Strawberry Patches Social is June 11th. We are hoping to have a great turn out. 
• The Strawberry Patch Afternoon Delights group has a  Alex's Lemonade Stand it opened 6/1 and we have had a great response. Just Born Candy Company, through a Strawberry Resident and her friend, lent us their Alex's Lemonade Stand for the summer and donated Alex's Mike and Ike's. We are also doing a raffle for the NEW not for sale yet Mike & Ike Green Alex Tee, size XL. So if you are in the area of Whitehall,PA  come visit our stand any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 1-4pm from 6/1 to 8/31, or e-mail me at strawberss@entermail.net for our event number to make a text or on-line donation to Alex's Lemonade Stand.  The Ladies offer Lemonade, Raspberry Iced Tea, Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, whatever is available any day you may join us. The drink cost is by donation, we also sell baked goods and bottles of water to raise more money. Don't forget to purchase a raffle for the Mike & Ike Alex Lemonade Tee Shirt.