Monday, January 25, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Jack Meehan plays "When the saints go marching in" at "Oakwood Manor's Got Talent Show" in Sarasota, Florida
On Jan. 23rd 2010, we had a talent show: Oakwood Manor has talent! -- a take off on Britain has talent! ( great skits, songs and dances) Over 400 people attended. Dad played "when the saints go marching in" Enjoy this clip. He also played Archie Bunker in a skit. His job was to shake his head yes or no as Edith pleaded with him to go bowling. See clip of Dad playing "when saints go marching in"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSrLK4zwlLE
Friday, January 1, 2010
Jack and Bridget Mary Celebrate New Year's Eve 2009 at dance at Oakwood Manor/Florida
at his table.
: Our friends Margaret and Joe
Mintern who live about 1 mile from Oakwood
Cousin Patricia Black and Bridget Mary
Cousin Pat (right) and friend Bev on (left)
Pat invited us to visit in 2004
We fell in love with Oakwood Manor
Community. and have spent
every winter here since then.
Dad and me in our living room before dance
On New Year's Eve 2009 , Dad and I went over to Dottie's home, a friend who is recovering from a fall. Coming up her drive way, Dad played "Should Old Acquaintances be forgotten", the "Tennessee Waltz", and some other favourites. Later, Joe and Margaret Mintern dropped by our home and we went with them to the dance at our clubhouse.
We were joined at our table by our cousin Patricia Black and her friend Beverly. Everyone seemed to enjoy the music, dance and a delicious buffet supper. I won a prize in the raffle. Dad enjoyed dancing and chatting with our friends and neighbors. Several of the women danced in a circle to the music of the 40's 50's and 60's. At Oakwood, the atmosphere is informal and relaxed and a place where both couples and singles can join in the fun! For many, this is an extended family.
We are grateful for God's many blessings in 2009 and pray that God's love may continue to embrace us in the New Year. We hold our family and friends in our hearts and prayerful thoughts.
Bridget Mary Meehan