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They had a "Luau" here today. It was them "monthly" family social event. This gave the old folks a focus for several weeks, 'cause they got to make signs and table decorations and party favors and stuff. (Just like in day camp or Vacation Bible School Small children and old people are often treated the same. I wonder if that was the actual basis of the movie Benjamin Button? It wouldn't bother me a bit if one of these old coots started growing younger every day and ended up looking like Brad Pitt.
Had I planned this party. it would have been a lot better. (Remember, I learned to do this from David Willis, and his parties and events were legendary!) Sunrise had lots of paper decorations, and they served BBQ ribs and chicken and fresh fruit. Beyond that, it fell short. They greatly needed Hawaiian music in the background, and some kind or Hawaiian entertainment after dinner, (a ukulele player? A Hawaiian songs sing-along? Hula lessons? They sell videos of how to do this. Hawaiian bingo? (meaning bingo with things like pictures of palm trees or leis, instead of letters.)
Rum beverages served in cocoanut shells would also have been appreciated!
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Deb, you really should become the social director. Some of the residents would just love it and love you too! And you don't need to invoke David. You know how to do it all by yourself! But he did have quite a knack for it. I bet that you could even get Thompson in on the fun. Just sayin'....
ReplyDeleteBut I don't know how to hula! And if I were activities director, that's what I would want to do! Hula and roast a pig in a pit...
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