Christmas Party Time!
@DeborahDiane (40294)
Laguna Woods, California
December 1, 2017 9:29pm CST
'Tis the season for too many parties!
Starting this weekend, my husband and I have a very busy social schedule. Now that we are in our "Golden Years," it seems that we have a busier party scene than I had in college.
There are fun luncheons with my girlfriends, a community party we want to attend, several private parties (which include White Elephant Gift Exchanges), a couple of holiday open houses, and my husband's formal company party, which includes spending the night in a hotel in Pasadena.
It will all be fun and I look forward to seeing people whom I only see occasionally.
However, we are going to be insanely busy for the next four weeks.
I remember that when our children were growing up, December was a busy month, too, because of school parties, Girl Scout parties, team parties, etc. I thought I had put all that behind me, though, after our kids had grown up!
Do you have many parties or extra special events this time of year?
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@jstory07 - Enjoy them! They are one of the joys of the season ... getting together with people we enjoy!.
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@MsTickle - Enjoy your Christmas parties and the 50th wedding anniversary. Sounds like you have a fun December ahead!
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Dec 17
Well I hope you enjoy all your parties. My party time is all past and now it is just making each day count and achieving my goals. I leave the good times and smiles to others.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@RasmaSandra - Making each day count and achieving your goals is a worthwhile and satisfying way to spend your time. I commend you!
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@sallypup - I'm sure you will enjoy your holidays ... whether it is because you are spending time with family, friends, your church group, etc. Enjoy whatever you do!
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@sallypup (61155)
• Centralia, Washington
3 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you. I will be home with my hubby. We don't belong to groups etc.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Dec 17
@sallypup - It sounds like home with the hubby is the right place for you to be! Have fun together!
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@JudyEv - We don't have dozens and dozens, but we do have several events a week for the next two weeks, and another couple of events after Christmas. It will be fun to see friends we rarely get to see!
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@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane Haha. Dozens etc was a bit of an exaggeration on my part. 
Several outings each week would be just about right I think. I like receiving cards from those we don't see especially if they write a letter with it to bring us up to date with what is happening for them. If it weren't for getting in touch at Christmas these people would have no part at all in our lives.
Several outings each week would be just about right I think. I like receiving cards from those we don't see especially if they write a letter with it to bring us up to date with what is happening for them. If it weren't for getting in touch at Christmas these people would have no part at all in our lives.1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Dec 17
@JudyEv - I agree! I love Christmas letters because then we know what has been going on with our friends over the past year. I especially appreciate "honest" ones which share both the good and bad. We all have illnesses, deaths in the family, job changes, moves, etc., which occur in our lives, and it is important to mention them in our holiday letters.
@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
2 Dec 17
No parties. We don't do those kinds of things. Though my cousin has what she claims is a christmas party tomorrow, that we'll stop by at. But its not even close to a party
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 17
@Courtlynn - Have fun and enjoy the people you are with. I hope you have a good time at your cousin's event, even if it is not really a party.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Dec 17
@Courtlynn - I hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the way you spend the holiday, no matter how that is.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
3 Dec 17
@DeborahDiane it was okay but exactly how i expected it to be roo.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Dec 17
Where parties are concerned, my plate is empty. The only thing I have this month is the women's brunch I'm hosting next Saturday. An event I'm really looking forward to.
