United Way - Classes - Events - Gym Learning

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 85  Lo 73)

I had a good time with several zoom classes this week. I'm always learning something. 

Sunday was crocheting day and puzzle with neighbor. I got it done later in the night. 

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Monday I crocheted and listened to a zoom summit (several speakers in one session)  from 10am to 4:00 then another zoom class. That was fun. I had another zoom with GBM gals at 7:00.  Yes, I did walk around and did movement throughout the day. 

Tuesday started with United Way. Someone comes in once a month and we put papers together for them, or stuff bags with goodies for the kids. Sometimes it's folding flyers. We never know what we'll be doing, I forgot to take a picture this time, but we put flash cards into plastic sleeves for the kids.  It took 1/2 hour with several of us, so I went to diamond art then Inner Wellness.  I got home in time for a zoom call for a couple hours and cards in evening. I picked up a resident from the airport later. I'm glad I don't go to bed till after midnight, planes are never on time. lol 

Wednesday I started with zoom at noon. I crocheted and watched some TV shows, trying to catch up. I'm anxious to start back on cards in June. It's been awhile. I wanted a break, but now I'm ready to play again.  At 7:00 I watched the finale of Survivor. Season 50 is over and I haven't missed but one episode since the beginning. 

Thursday I went to Village 6 for crochet group. There were only six of us this week. Lots of people are traveling or up north for the summer months. I miss traveling this time of year in the RV. I go back to see pictures and remember the good times. At 3:00 I helped a couple people in our computer help group. It's open to anyone and most of the time it's for phones. There's another gal and guy that helps so we cover everyone that comes in if more than one. (there usually is a few)

Friday  was my haircut. It gets long quickly. I keep it short, but in six weeks it's usually too long to handle with the heat. I don't have many picture on this blog so added this one. 

I went to the gym at 3:00 for another lesson on how to use some of the machines. We have a vibration plate that's really neat.  It shakes the whole body and if you bend down it intensifies different body parts. 

That's a workout all by itself.  I have to get myself to the gym, or do more at home. She taught us a lot and we are blessed to have so much to do to keep the body in shape. (not falling is the goal).

In the evening I had the NC group and they're good with PC's so I got some help on an audio problem with zoom.  I watched storm chasers till they went off the air, then I went back to some TV watching (The Pitt) is my favorite. I should have the second season done this weekend. 

Saturday I got some housework done, replanted a small plant that was given me. 

I took some pictures of the residents garden area. I don't know the plants, but I do know corn, 

There's usually a lot planted, but this time there's more empty areas. This photo is looking back to my place from the garden area. 

I would love this to bum around the community. Drink anyone?

Tiki Bar - Breakfast and Beach - Birthday Lunch

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 82   Lo  69)

Mother's day seems months away, but this week's blog starts with Sunday and it was Mother's day. It was a super great day. I heard from both boys which is always a plus. The luncheon was really good in the dining room. 

Here's a few photos. (Click photo to enlarge).

I like this picture of the walkers coming to the commons for lunch. 

People picking up to go lunches

The line before going in. We were the second shift. The place was packed. 

Resting after eating was a great idea. My neighbors, Anne and Del

After lunch we went to the new Tiki bar on Hurlburt Air Field. It's right on the bay and a beautiful place. The weather was perfect.

Ellen, Lane, Dee, Kathy enjoying a drink. 

You can rent boats/pontoons 

Sand dune on the other side. Past that is the gulf

Brand new housing for military

Monday I went with Sheila to Asiagos Skillet for breakfast. It's on Okaloosa island and a very good place. She knows the area and has been to several restaurants that are better than others. We try to get out once a month. 

They have an area of decorations that is really neat. 

Then we went to the beach. It was so gorgeous. 80 degrees with a breeze. We found a public place to park and just enjoyed the views and waves. 

Tuesday  I played "beat the clock". I love Tuesdays. I had diamond art then took a person to the airport, came back for wellness class, had a zoom class then worked on a puzzle. It was rainy most of the day so I didn't get out. I played cards at night then back on nightly zoom. 

Wednesday was another busy day. I went to a seminar on mental health for half hour. I got home in time for a noon zoom class. I was on tiktok as a moderator, then another zoom with some great friends. Cards in the evening and ending with survivor.  No time to waste. 

Thursday started with my class "Circle of life".  I'm trying to get people in a group to talk about the paperwork to get done before you pass. I also do an open forum to talk about thoughts when you pass what do you expect, there's no proof of anything but talk about dying/death to live better. We're all going to pass, be comfortable talking about it. 

For lunch we went to Ruby Tuesday to celebrate Del's 89th birthday. Dee, Kathy, Del, Rosie. 

When we played cards we had a cake for Del. 

Friday started with Tiktok, then the afternoon was working on a puzzle with Del. 

I had the NC zoom in the evening and on to the nightly zoom.  I have more friends on my zooms then in person, love it. 

Saturday was a perfect day to clean up outside. The patio needed some attention and the apartment was in need of some cleaning. I was yakking with the gals outside and one of the neighbors needed some help with groceries. I got them taken in the apartment then I worked on the puzzle and made one of my meals.  Happy hour was at 5 and I was home by 8. The storm chasers are back out for severe storms in the Midwest so watching them on Youtube. 

Some extra things:

A tiny little puzzle that Del put together. Her son and wife went on a cruise and it was on the ship. It's postcard size and so cute. 

Del got her first lighthouse done before I got mine done. I'll post as we finish them, but there's eight total. 

I think it's time to replant my peace lily It's huge. 

End of Bowling - Volunteer Dinner - Goodbye Party - Camaroon - Flowers

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi  79  Lo 69)   HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!

On Monday it was our last Wii bowling for the season. We'll start back up in August or September. In the evening we had volunteer dinner that management does for all the volunteers that work thru the year.  (Click on photos to enlarge)

The meal was great 

and so was the cheesecake

Jim Morris won the volunteer of the year.  T-bone is his support dog.

Tuesday was the normal diamond art class then wellness class. I crocheted the rest of the day and cards in the evening. We started a nice pit fire and had smore's

Mickey trying to eat a BIG marshmallow

Wednesday they had a goodbye party for Kelli. She worked as a companion service person helping residents with anything they needed. She got another job on Hurlburt base.  Bobbi Jo giving her a hug when she entered the room.

After that was over I stayed for "Passport". We went to Cameroon, Africa. They do a video about the country with song, politics, money exchange, languages etc. It's very interesting every month what we learn. I've been to Ireland, Hungary and now Cameroon. 

Thursday I didn't go to crochet, it was raining off and on and I didn't feel like getting out in it. It's the one time I hurt from arthritis is when it rains or very cold. It's hard to walk or move. I stayed in and worked on the puzzle and crochet. I stay busy just not always what's going on in the community. 

Friday was busy. At 10:00 I went to coffee talk. The companion service employees held the group with questions about what they like or when was the last time you had a good belly laugh. It's a way of finding out tid bits of your neighbors 

I got home and a lady came to the door with these. It's from my younger son and girlfriend, Rick and Tammy. Thank you so much, they're beautiful. They also smell so good. 

I also volunteered to decorate the dining hall for Sunday's Mother's day dinner. It was only an hour with several of us doing it. 

At 3:00 I went to the gym to learn about what machines to use for knees and legs. I'm losing strength. Now that I know how to do some special machines for certain areas, I'll go over and spend some time working out.  I had the NC group zoom and watched a couple hours of storm chasing and called it a night. 

Saturday it rained most of the day. I watched videos and played computer games and of course crocheted.  The neighbor came over to do more on the puzzle. A great down day.