Christmas is everywhere at the Village. It seems Villagers want to top the decorations of Thanksgiving. They have a beautiful homemade stocking ready for Santa to fill. Wreaths and sprays, decorated trees, nativity, fabric wreaths; and Santa?s in all forms. As well as scenes depicting the real meaning of Christmas. Friends and our churches have brought poinsettias and goodie boxes. Shorty and Arnold have blooms left over from last year still bright and growing. The foods, too, are traditional of the approaching holiday, are in evidence. We made sugar cutouts one afternoon with frosting and colored sugars on camels, saints and stars. Some we?ve saved for the Christmas Tea we are having on the 21st of December and some were served at the lighting of the tree lighting ceremony. Fruit is plentiful with the gift of oranges from Myna and Ezra Knoblock. The music has taken on a jingle bell sound for on Wednesdays we?re singing carols and songs we sang when in school. "Up On The Housetop," and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." We?re enjoying the season.One day I met Stan in the hall and he said that he was placing a plunger in every bathroom apartment and he had placed ours just around the corner. When I rounded the corner I thought what is that thing. It was a foot high, brown in color and reminded me of an old-fashioned round table leg full of scrolls but on picking it up it was not heavy but light plastic, not wood. This was the plunger Stan talked of. I couldn?t help laughing. This was so fancy and I wondered how you?d ever clean the contraption. Go shopping and look at this helpful, necessary item. It would make a great gag gift. I?m still laughing and wondered when we can throw the old one away.The peer council members of H-BC were here helping with bingo. Cassie Tilstra did the calling, while Stacy Bush, Tom LeBoutillier and Melinda Feucht helped us to hear the numbers and assist out arthritic hands.Currently, Bud is in the hospital. He?s being tested as to why he continues to not feel well. Everyone asks about him and wishes he be well soon.The Lester Apostolic Carolers came right after supper and we were unprepared for their early arrival but we did enjoy it. Karoline?s daughter Linda, and Judy, Sarah?s daughter, brought treats. The second Friday of the month is always special for that?s when they come to sing.Carolyn had a great Sunday. In the morning, her boys took her to her own church, Presbyterian in Beaver Creek, then out to dinner and at 2:30 p.m. a party here at the Village. Family and friends were served an angel food lemon cake and ice cream. After supper, a game of Hearts. She was tired and went to bed. A great holiday.Ed?s been busy with snow. We have lots and getting it off the patio takes extra work. We watch the weather so we?re not out in the storm following a doctor?s appointment.We had no school, the snowmobiles were out in full force. We had a tenant meeting and other usual activities.I?ll keep you posted.
