Our village welcomes the latest residents

@JudyEv (340657)
Rockingham, Australia
June 27, 2024 3:43am CST
The lifestyle village where we live was built in seven stages. There was nothing much here when the Stage 1 and 2 were first developed, just a large area of sand and gravel. Everyone knew everyone else. Now there are 152 houses with paved roads, gardens and a nice clubhouse. And we don’t all know each other. Yesterday, the social committee invited everyone to an afternoon tea to welcome the Stage 6 people who, for some reason, moved in after Stage 7. The new people were invited to introduced themselves if they wanted to. Vince felt well enough to take some photos and in general it was a very pleasant afternoon. Those who attended took a small plate of afternoon tea and you can see the sumptuous spread we had in the photo.
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Sam The Godfather
@DevMrSamEleazar (14058)
• Philippines
27 Jun
that's a lot. of foods, but did it all get finished??
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
There were perhaps 100 people there so it was nearly all consumed.
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Sam The Godfather
@DevMrSamEleazar (14058)
• Philippines
28 Jun
@JudyEv oohh I see well that's a lot tho
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SIDDI KIMPOLE
@SIDIKIMPOLE (1797)
• Eldoret, Kenya
28 Jun
That was alot of food indeed. I doubt it was all finished.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51298)
• Canada
27 Jun
You have found such a caring and social community to fully retire in. It sounds like such a wonderful way to meet the new 'neighbours' as well as for them to feel welcomed. Your social committee does a wonderful job involving everyone.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
There are little tiffs and upsets from time to time but mostly everyone gets along pretty well.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160779)
• United States
27 Jun
Very nice that they plan for social activities. The food looks yummy
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
It has even got me motivated to make some cream puffs soon.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47453)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Jun
Lovely spread. What's in the red bottles? Ketchup or hot sauce? Everytime I see the words "lifestyle village" I think of that TV show The Prisoner...
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47453)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Jun
@JudyEv The British television series created by Patrick McGoohan.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
It's ketchup in the bottles; mostly we call it tomato sauce. Do you mean the Australian show The Prisoner? I only ever saw a couple of episodes.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137052)
• India
28 Jun
Your decision to shift to this place was indeed wise. You have so much out there to make yourself comfortable and those goodies on that table are inviting too (lol)
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137052)
• India
28 Jun
@JudyEv That sure takes away all the tension as one grows older they become our friends (lol)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
The main benefit really has been being so close to all the medical facilities we've been making use of.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471740)
• Switzerland
27 Jun
This is a beautiful spread you had with your afternoon tea. I am glad that Vince was well enough to join the party and to take some photos.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471740)
• Switzerland
27 Jun
@JudyEv This is surely a very good sign, he is also stronger now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
Thanks. It was another sign that he is starting to feel like his old self.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
@LadyDuck He can also drive now if he wants to. He drove to the dentist but I've done the driving since. It will be best if he eases into it.
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16771)
• China
27 Jun
It is nice of the the social committee to treat you cordially ! Glad that Vince makes a full recovery !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
It's nice that the people are are kind and supportive. It feels a very safe place to be.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41286)
• Delhi, India
28 Jun
Nice to know that you were engaged in the social activities. Here we are not social , we know very few people in our neighborhood. People have become less social here, now a days.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
Two of our friends here knew very few in their neighbourhood before they moved here so people like that are very happy.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37359)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Jun
That looks like a very kind community, nice neighbors.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
There are a few little upsets from time to time but mostly people are really caring and look out for each other.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80206)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jun
Glad you got to meet more people, Your village sounds like a nice place to live,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
It's been a good decision really, especially since Vince has had so many issues.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (13068)
• Ireland
27 Jun
@judyev a welcoming spread indeed.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (13068)
• Ireland
27 Jun
@JudyEv Ah, cream puffs. A lovely childhood memory for me.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
@xFiacre Cream puffs were mostly a Christmas treat. My aunt also made great cream horns. Did you ever have them?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
I've since looked up the recipe for cream puffs. I'm going to make some one day soon.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317122)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jun
Your village has gotten large. What stage were you at when you bought your home there? The spread looks delicious! I'm glad Vince was well enough to attend and take pictures.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317122)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jun
@JudyEv Three years already? I've been here for almost four years. I'm so glad he's improving.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
We came in at Stage 5 and have now been here 3 years. It was another sign that Vince is starting to feel his old self.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26715)
• Singapore
27 Jun
The welcome party adds to the flavor and coexistence within the community. It is a big family now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
Yes, that's true and mostly we all look out for each other.
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (16435)
• Raurkela, India
27 Jun
You have a very nice village where residents are very social. We find these gathering in apartments but residents have to contribute money for such gathering.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
The social committee raises funds from time to time and sometimes we're asked to contribute.
Amber
@AmbiePam (93298)
• United States
27 Jun
I think my dad and stepmom would love living in your village. It sounds ideal.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun
Some people are very social; others not so much but it suits everyone. They can join in or not as they choose.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (181203)
• United States
27 Jun
It is is! A real carb fest. Glad Vince is back to taking pics. Hopefully further improvement is in the cards!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (181203)
• United States
28 Jun
@JudyEv Good luck! That is gonna be a real adventure. I remember my mom trying to make them once when I was a kid. She never did it again. I guess maybe it was a failed experiment, or maybe they turned out OK, but not worth the trouble.. Maybe getting advice from the "cream puff maker" would be helpful.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
The spread has me motivated to try making cream puffs. I think the last time I made them would have been at school during home science lessons.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
@snowy22315 I read the recipe and it's depends on exactness it seems - in ingredients, timing, etc.
allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Jul
Everything looks delicious. Glad you are able to welcome the new residents.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@JudyEv that is good to know.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
It is a very friendly community here. Most people are very nice and very kind.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82873)
• United States
27 Jun
That's so nice that they had a welcome tea for the new residents. It's nice to meet new neighbors. The spread does look scruptious..
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun
There wasn't much food left by the end of the day.
Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19466)
• London, England
28 Jun
Good idea, get to meet the neighbours. I'd be there for the food!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jun
I commented on the great turnout and one of the organisers said if it's free or really cheap, people will turn up in droves!!
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19466)
• London, England
29 Jun
@JudyEv I think that is a universal truth!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun
@Ronrybs Yes, I guess so but a bit sad in a village like ours.
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SIDDI KIMPOLE
@SIDIKIMPOLE (1797)
• Eldoret, Kenya
28 Jun
It is always good to practice hospitality. I hope they be a good part of you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340657)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jun
It's been nice meeting so many of the people here. It does make you feel very much at home.
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SIDDI KIMPOLE
@SIDIKIMPOLE (1797)
• Eldoret, Kenya
1 Jul
@JudyEv That is really wonderful experience
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