From Vern Loschi: What a wonderful afternoon October 1st for HW residents – On the Patio…Under Blue Skies!

After a delicious BBQ lunch, the entertainment began. Ellen Medeiros adapted an Allan  Sherman song, “Here I Am at Camp Grenada.” “Here I Am at Elder Quarters” was hilarious and we related to many of the choruses (the song is printed below).

Next, we had a very entertaining round of “Heads Up”. It was quite competitive and ended up with a four way tie and bragging rights for Deb Diamond, Pat Hoopes, Judy Noonan and Roseanne Shanahan.

Corn hole followed that many participated in.

A big thank you to the committee: Vern Loschi, Ellen Medeiros, Anne Slaney, Pat and Jim Hoopes, Judy and Jack Noonan,  Joanne and Jay Fallon, and Tom Barnes.

Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the afternoon with wonderful neighbors.

ELDER QUARTERS

Adapted from the Allan Sherman song

Hello Sonny, Hello Daughter,
Here I am at Elder Quarters.
It’s so very interesting.
I’m not sure that moving here it was the best thing.

They play ball here with a pickle
And a paddle that’s so little.
It was sad though when poor Mabel
Slipped and fell and now poor Mable is disabled.

Then there’s Golfing, they play often
Rain or sunshine, it’s no problem.
But when lightening struck poor Bobby
He gave up the game and found another hobby,

Take me in, oh son and daughter.
Take me in I’m not a bother.
Don’t leave me out in these quarters
Where they make you want to drink and swear.

They play poker. They play for money.
I lost my shirt and it wasn’t funny.
I can’t pay my HOA fees,
Now they’re banging on my door demanding late fees.

The Directors make the rules so
Violations are a no-no.
If you’re caught then you’ll be punished.
For a month you’re taking out the Clubhouse rubbish.

Oh my neighbor, his name is Irving.
His behavior I find disturbing.
In the woods here he goes creeping.
I think that Irving looks in windows and does peeping.

Take me in, oh son and daughter.
Take me in I’m not a bother.
Don’t leave me out in these quarters
Where they make you want to drink and swear.

How’s the grandkids? How’s their buddies?
How they doing with their studies?
Let me move in with your permission.
I will even pay for all of their tuition.

Wait a minute, I’ve got good news.
A swimming pool here just got approval.
Open bar night will be on Sunday.
And free pizza will be served on every Monday.

Everything is looking good so
I will write soon and let you know
I’m so happy things are better.
Dearest Son and Daughter disregard this letter!