Does it disturb anyone besides me and the Central Catholic alumni that the name of “The Los Angeles Angels” baseball team translates directly to “The The Angels Angels?” I love baseball, and every chance I get I go to see the Iron Pigs play. The First Lady is not a big fan of any sport. She thinks that baseball is very boring. The first time we went to a game together she asked me why do we sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” when we’re already there? I replied that it’s a tradition, just like going to get your husband a nice cold beer in the seventh inning. Two innings later, I woke up with a lump on my head and the game was over. If you want to go to a place where the questions asked are easy, the beer is cold, and no one will put a lump on your noggin, come to the beautiful Columbian Home and catch a great baseball game on our large screen TV.
On Trivia Night on Wednesday, July 16 you can ask Hal if he knows the difference between a Hippo and a Zippo. The answer is that one is heavy and the other is just a little lighter. (Stop laughing, you members from Northampton. It wasn’t that funny.)
Music Bingo is returning on Saturday, July 26! Make your reservations for dinner asap because the last Music Bingo was a sell-out. Big news: we purchased an 86” TV so you can easily watch the music videos while you play along. We spared no expense – two of our board members sold a kidney so we could enhance your enjoyment of the event.
A man was stranded alone on a deserted island for ten years. One day, he saw someone swimming towards the shoreline. A gorgeous woman wearing a wet suit and scuba gear emerged from the sea. She calmly walked over to the man and asked, “How long has it been since you’ve had a cigarette?” “Ten years!” he said. She unzipped a pocket on her left sleeve and produced a packet of Marlboros and a lighter. He took one, lit it, and said, “Man, that’s good!” She then asked, “How long has it been since you’ve had a beer?” “A decade!” he said. She unzipped a pocket on her right sleeve and pulled out a bottle of ice-cold beer. He took a long swig and said, “Wow, that’s fantastic!” Then she started unzipping the long zipper that runs down the front of her wet suit and said, “How long has it been since you’ve had some real fun?” The man shouted, “Wow! Don’t tell me you’ve got a set of golf clubs in there!” Speaking of golf, the Columbian Home Invitational International Major Golf Tournament was very successful. Seventy-two golfers played at Shepherd Hills, but Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead could not make it because they are dead. Thank you to Erma and Bill Dantonio for taking charge of this project. They worked hard to put together an enjoyable event. We hope that next year even more folks will participate.
Every Friday from 5:30 – 8:00 we have music on the deck (or the porch if the weather is nasty). Gene Cullison, Alan Troxell, Chris George, Valerie Borman, and our very own Johnny K. share their talents so you can enjoy terrific music while you dine and have a cocktail and maybe even a dance or two. It’s a great way to end the week, so please join us.
The beautiful Columbian Home will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day, but we will reopen on Saturday, July 5.
On Tuesday, June 24, the Columbian Home Board of Directors Officers were reelected for another year. John Wayne, Al Capone, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley were not available, again, because they are dead. So, the Board elected Joe Brogan – Treasurer, Dianne Mascari – Secretary, Steve Selvaggio – Vice-President, and Joe Mascari – President. May God share His wisdom and grace with the officers and all the Board members.
Have a wonderful summer and, as always, you are in my prayers.
All the best,
Joe
Joe Mascari, President