Hi Canasta Lovers
A new phenomenon has surfaced here in paradise over the last few seasons, "The Lunch and Card Party!" It is a wonderful way to spend time with your old friends and to make new ones, have a lovely lunch and play our favorite game. Everybody gets dressed up to so it is a fashion show as well. Yesterday was the annual MorseLife's Luncheon and Card Party at the Mar-a-Lago Club. The doors open about ten thirty am. The perimeter of the club's huge, gilded, grand ballroom is lined with boutiques crammed with everything a Goddess could want. Their is chic clothing, handbags of every imaginable material and design, beautiful monogrammed sweaters and shawls, and lots and lots of jewelry. Yesterday there were so many pearl and leather necklaces that one wonders if there are any pearls left at the bottom of the sea. After a lunch of sliced chicken, salad and a trio of sweet desserts, the waiters cleared the tables and the cards are dealt. How can you not love that?
I do not often go to charity luncheons anymore, but I always try to support MorseLife. My mother-in-law lived there for five years until she passed away. I don't think anyone really wants to live in a long term care facility but Morse is very different. My mother-in-law was treated with great affection, care and respect everyday that she was there. My husband and I will always be grateful for that.
I don't want to forget to mention the progress of my two beginner classes. This week we talked about special hands: pairs, garbage, kongs and pongs etc. Everyone was intrigued and wanted to make a special hand. ("I have two pairs, why can't I try it?") but, alas, it did not happen. However we did have a" big" joker canasta in the afternoon class. Next Monday (if I don't get snowed in in Boston) we will continue with more strategy: keeping the mystery in your hand! BTW Mazel Tov to Aaron on his Bar Mitzvah.
Stay in touch Canasta Goddesses.
Love, Barbara
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