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It was an
absolutely glorious Arizona evening as members gathered
for the 2nd annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Feast at the
lovely Legend Trails Community Center. One hundred BMMC
members were greeted and welcomed by Michelle Boomer &
Nancy Logsdon, and were given their name badges and St.
Patrick’s Day keepsake.
As the members entered the room they could clearly smell
the wonderful aromas of the succulent corned beef cooking.
The guests gathered on the patio to check out how the
corned beef was coming along and to get the cocktail party
under way. It was amazing to see the organization of the
hosts, Alan Wagener and Lynne Whitcomb, Ray & Sally
Williams and their committee. All were confident, calm and
everything was right on track, no problem feeding this
hungry anxious group of one hundred members.
It was a very fun and festive cocktail party, complete
with wine bar, and a variety of cold beer. The guests
enjoyed socializing and the opportunity to visit with old
friends and make some new ones.
As scheduled, at 7:00 the members were asked to come
inside and be seated. Ron Small welcomed everyone and
thanked the hosts and their committee for an incredible
job of planning and executing such a festive party. Sally
Williams then ask everyone to hold hands as she gave a
loving inspirational toast.
Upon completion of Sally’s toast, the members were then
invited to the buffet tables to enjoy the “All You Can Eat
Corned Beef & Cabbage Feast.” Accompanying the corned beef
and cabbage were new red potatoes, turnips, rutabagas,
parsnips, carrots & onions not to mention a wonderful
homemade condiment of horseradish. Also, a delicious
Caesar salad was served, and, home made rolls baked by
Christian Belzunce.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the delightful dinner and a
number of people were seen returning to the buffet tables
for seconds. When the hosts announced that desserts were
being served, it was evident that the members still had
room for the sweet stuff, as they quickly lined up to
enjoy the vast assortment of decadent desserts. Members
had their choices of incredible home made apple Danish,
(baked by Christian Belzunce), key-lime cheese cakes,
double chocolate cake, carrot cake, strawberry and
blueberry cheesecakes, chocolate pies, and an assortment
of cookies. Yum Yum!
Following dinner and dessert, the tables were moved backed
and the members gathered on the dance floor to enjoy the
music of Omar Mondragon. While some danced to Omar’s great
music, others took the opportunity to kick back and visit
with good friends.
As the members were dancing and visiting, the hosts and
hard working committee were behind the scenes, cleaning
up. We know that you can all appreciate the amount of work
it takes to clean up after cooking dinner for one hundred
people. All of the participants would like to extend
a very special thanks to our hosts, Alan Wagener and Lynne
Whitcomb, and Ray & Sally Williams for planning and
executing this outstanding event. Thank you so much for
this most memorable and fun evening.
We would also like to thank the following committee
members for their many contributions. Thank you, “YOU ARE
APPRECIATED”
2009 Corned
Beef and Cabbage Feast Committee
Jim & Kathy Wasson
Jim & Michelle Boomer
Christian & Patti Belzunce
John & Nancy Logsdon
Roddy & Ruth Levy
Chuck Knight
Donna Williams
Pat Scheckner
Loretta Queen
Jim Whiting
Also, we want to
thank Ray Williams, Roddy Levy, and Mike Wesnoski for
taking the great photos for your pleasure. |
