KM – Tenant Christmas Turkey Luncheon

Today I set aside our differences and attended the Christmas celebration in the KM community room, the staff gave a good presentation and it was fun to hang out with my often zany fellow tenants. I was in such a good mood I actually asked the Super if she and young Luke are joining us for the feast. The food was phenomenal but I was disappointed that I bought kaiser buns instead of dinner rolls from the bakery..I didn't realize my error until after.

Funny moments: when we saw staff member Lorraine whispering sweet nothings in Howard's ear I thought "get a room you two" and Thank Gawd I didn’t have to sit on Santa’s lap. :)
This is my third turkey dinner celebration this season and I have two more to attend then I’m home free. At our table I had the pleasure of sitting with tenants Deano, Miss Catherine, Deloris, staff member Charles and we welcomed the newbie tenants Deb and Peter.

They’re having a post turkey dinner bingo game as I write this, I’m not a bingo player but I'm sure the tenants are having fun.

To former tenants Willamina, Carla, Bob, Marion, Danny, Bonnie and Gary I wish them Happy Holidays and to the ones who left this world too soon Neil, Loretta, Germaine and Eli. RIP
Thanks to board member Frances La Forme for the leather case calender and to Urban Native Homes Inc. for the Christmas gift cards…..now I’ll be able to purchase that expensive sheepskin coat I saw at The Bay. ;)

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