Potluck a tremendous success

Master of Ceremonies Don H could hardly believe his eyes when Jim D stood up to make a large toast to the 72 residents gathered for the third annual Bayshore Neighbours Winter Potluck.

Appetizers and a choice of great salads were first on the menu . . .

. . . followed by many main dishes such a hot samosas and delicious butter chicken . . .

. . . and still more main dishes, such as gourmet mac and cheese, and to-die-for scalloped potatoes.

There was no opportunity to picture the decadent dessert table as all the goodies disappeared quicker than photographer Dave M could focus.

With so much excellent food to be enjoyed, there was hardly time for conversation, but somehow we managed to eat and talk simultaneously.

Georgs K, chair of Bayshore Neighbours, proposed a motion that Denise, who runs the Bayshore Towers office, be recognized as Honorary Neighbour for all she does for everyone in the building. The motion was passed--unanimously.

A bevy of door prizes were kindly provided by Maryann B, Allison M, Gwenn, Jocelyne H, Helen W, Hazel D, Tiny and Marcie.

Ken D was among the winners of door prizes . . .

. . . and Paul . . .

. . . and Alexandra with son Alex . . .

. . . and Helen M, surrogate for Yvonne . . .








. . . Mary M, prize in one hand and oxygen in the other . . .









. . . and Natasha, visiting daughter of resident Stella.








Potluck guests would have continued their neighbourly fellowship much longer but for the clean-up crew swinging into action to return the Activity Room to pristine condition.

MC Don H introduces some of the many volunteers who worked so hard to make the Potluck a huge success: From the left, Gwenn, Tiny, Allison M , Don H, Helen M, Maryann B, Sue Q and Mary M. Not pictured are Jocelyne, Hazel D, Ian H, Ken D, Norlene C and Dave M.

The potluck was a tremendous success, no question about it. Here's how one resident described it:

Want to add my voice of thanks to those who worked so hard and did such a splendid job of creating a wonderful decor, beautiful gifts, atmosphere, and all the elements, not to mention marvelous food. So glad I planned my arrival home in time to attend. Wouldn't want to miss this great moment in our community's increasingly vibrant life. Cannot express how wonderful it felt to walk into a room of friendly faces, be made to feel welcome, greeted with warmth and fellowship...it is an invaluable aspect to making Bayshore home and I am so thankful to live in less isolation...much gratitude to all, Doris H.