COCC Gourmet Luncheon

The Culinary Arts department of COCC hosted a gourmet luncheon for Eastmont’s seniors on Thursday, October 08, 2009. Lowell and Ruth Lamberton ably served as liaison in scheduling the event. The five course banquet featured succulent selections, artfully presented and well prepared. Courteous and helpful students comprised the friendly wait staff. The meal started with an appetizer, then a salad followed by a choice of three different entrees for the main course, chicken, steelhead or a vegetable ravioli. A selection of either of two desserts concluded the feast. All 40 of our seniors enjoyed the food and fellowship with many suggesting it become and annual event.

Marine Band Concert

Over forty Eastmonters attended the outstanding Marine Band concert at Summit High School, Friday evening, October 9th given by "The President's Own." Created in 1798 by an act of Congress, the Band is the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in America. A marvelous presentation by any measure, it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the packed gymnasium. Nearly 100 newly-minted Oregon National Guard recruits also attended and were impressive in their discipline and demeanor. Veterans of WW2 as well as members of all five military Services were recognized and honored. Also amazing was that fact that the encore selection of "God Bless America" was known and sung by nearly everyone in attendance.

Seniors Annual Campout

Our annual Campout at Newport saw 30 Eastmonters making the trip to the coast on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Activities included a lighthouse tour led by Betty Jorgenson, a tour of the Hatfield Aquarium , visiting the many shops on Bay Blvd. fronting the inlet, and watching the fishing boats return. We shared a chorus Sing-A-Long and S’mores the first night and played games the second night, both at the Beverly Beach State Park facilities. We also ate together Wednesday evening at the Embarcadero restaurant. As always, the fellowship was rich and rewarding.

Trivia Night No Trivial Event

Our 3rd Annual Trivia Night was a howling success. Eighty people gathered at Eastmont to test their wits, have a ball and enjoy rubbing elbows with some of the smartest people on the planet! Rick Wild, decked out in his finest, emceed as our Trivia Guru. Kristie Wild and Kris Soderquist kept score and the rest of us strained our brains as we answered such questions as:

QUESTIONS

1. What are Shaggy Mane, Slimy Gomphidus, Inky Cap, Sulphur Top and Pig's Ear?

2. What is Donald Duck's middle name?

3. Which Shakespeare character has the most lines with 1422?

4. What are you studying if you are into Oology?

5. What was the rat's name in Charlotte's Web?

6. Name all the castaways on Gilligan's Island.

These were real head scratchers, so thank goodness we had teams of 8!

ANSWERS

1. Mushrooms

2. Fauntleroy

3. Hamlet

4. Bird Eggs

5. Templeton

6. The Skipper, Gilligan, The Professor, MaryAnn, Ginger, J. Thurston Howell III and his wife Lovey Howell

Prizes were awarded, but most importantly we collected can after can of non-perishable goodies for our food pantry.

Doug and Krista Baker, Challey Becker, John & Shellie Boehm and Matt and Don Iler Jr. took top honors with last year's champs (Charons, Pierces, Willems, Hostetlers) hot on their heels. Third place went to Trish and Brad Hanson, Stan and Marilyn Rowland, Craig, Ryan and Alex Soderquist and Kyle Willems. Congratulations all!

Senior Stroll

Three cars and the church van, filled with Eastmont Seniors made the 35 mile trip just past Elk Lake in the Cascades to the trail head leading into Blow and Doris lakes. Nearly all walked the 1 ½ miles to Blow Lake and more than half completed the trek to Doris Lake, a six-mile round trip. Afterwards, we met at the Elk Lake Resort where lunch was eaten and much ice cream consumed! Great weather, inspiring scenery and lots of warm fellowship truly made the day memorable. Our final stroll of 2009, led by Trail Master, Vern Johnson, was deemed an enjoyable success!