September Luncheon - Spittin' Image

The September luncheon is one of the best attended luncheon programs since I have taken this position. Now, I know why everyone raves about the Spittin’ Image so much. It was a real delight to have Brian and Blain Swabb entertain us with their songs, jokes and antics. I’ve already made arrangements to have them return next year.

Early in our program we honored Cathy Johnson who has been helping us with the luncheons for many years and most recently had the responsibility of the table decorations. Cathy has moved to South Carolina and will be missed.

Our luncheon meetings aren’t about the performers, our kitchen help, or people like Cathy (of course, it would be impossible without them) but it is all worthwhile because of our friends who participate and fellowship with us each month. This is what our Young at Heart programs are really all about.

This was only a small part of the audience in our auditorium.

Cincinnati Riverboat Day Trip

Our August trip was close to one of my dreams come true. I have always wanted to take a trip down the Ohio River and Mississippi on the Delta Queen. We came close to this by touring on one of B&B’s Riverboats and seeing the Delta Queen across the river. Actually, I think our boat was almost as big as the DQ (not Dairy Queen) but not quite as old.
As I boarded our boat, I looked up and saw Jerry greeting the new arrivals!

I felt as though I was in heaven with so many photo opportunities on both sides of the river and on our boat! This is the fantastic view of Cincinnati over the ball park with the Delta Queen to the right.

Of course, there are plenty of other great views. This is the Kentucky side of the river with one of the smaller BB Riverboats coming into view on the right.

But none of this compares favorably with our people inside the boat.

Aren’t they awesome?!!!
Of course, the food was also good, but I was too busy eating to take pictures of that! We also had a gentleman playing his banjo and narrating our journey. I enjoyed his music and narration.

We also played a little Bingo with the winners receiving some nice gifts. Look at Reva playing 3 cards at one time. ;) I tricked her into playing mine while I took this photo!

These people seem to be enjoying the sun and view.

This photo is one of my favorites as we watch these beautiful ladies enjoying the view from the deck rail.

Unfortunately, the time to depart was here and everyone rushed for the buses. Rich McGhee is one of our pastors and graciously volunteered to drive the bus, with his wife in tow.