Another month has come and gone since my last post. We continue to stay busy enjoying all the fun activities our resort has to offer. Here's just a glimpse of what we've been up to.
On January 24th we participated in the 5K walk here at the resort. It was a bit chilly in the morning, but the sweatshirt came off pretty quickly.
I enjoy carving with the woodcarving group. We did a group project making fairy houses out of cottonwood bark. Each piece of bark is different, so each house is unique and whimsical. Here's a sample of some of them. Mine is the one on the left. The one on the right hasn't been sprayed with sealer. You can see how the sealer really brings out the color of the wood on the other two that have been sprayed.
Our instructor, Claudette, is a very talented carver. Here is her latest creation. Amazing!!!
We continue to golf a few times a week. Two weeks ago, the ladies group had a scramble tournament. Our group had a great time and played quite well. However, we were not winners. Oh, well. At least we looked great in our matching outfits :)
The past two Thursdays, the ladies group had their club championship rounds. I had taken two lessons with an instructor that comes here. She really helped me with my fairway shots. Since those lessons, I've been playing quite well. My score for the 18 hole tournament was 96 which could be a winner. We will have a banquet on March 8th where the winners will be announced. I'll let you know what happens!
On January 29th, we played in the North American Challenge Golf Tournament here at the resort. This is a friendly rivalry between the Canadians and the Americans. Each team has a couple from each country. Carts and people are decorated in their country's colors.
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| Here we are with our decorated cart |
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| Kevin and Everett |
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| Kevin, Evelyn, and Joe enjoying complimentary pregame drinks |
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| Love that smile, Kevin! |
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| Clara, Evie, Evelyn and Cynthia |
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| Lots of National pride on display |
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| Volunteers serving dinner after the tournament |
This friendly, competitive tournament has been going on for nine years. Last year we couldn't have it because most of the Canadians couldn't come down due to Covid. Prior to that, the Canadians had won three years in a row. Well, the Americans were on a mission this year, and won by a score of 12.5 to 5.5.
On Monday mornings, we have a group of about 24 ladies who golf together. It's just for fun, no fees or prizes. We draw names at random, so we play with a different group each week. It's such a fun time. Here's most of the group.
Last Wednesday evening, we had a howling at the moon party with free chili, a band and bonfire. As the moon came over the foothills, the band played "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and everyone got their howl on. There were not two moons as the pictures suggest. There must have been a reflection from something.
On Saturday we went to downtown Yuma with John and Janie to attend the BBQ and Brews festival. It was a bit disappointing as there was only one beer tent, and the line was quite long. Also, the teams competing in the cookoff contest were out of samples by the time we arrived with 7 hours left in the event. So, instead we got a table at the Prison Hill Brewing Company, had some brews and appetizers, and listened to the music from the festival.
There are several murals around downtown Yuma. Here we are in front of one of them. Poor Kevin has been having to pose for way too many pictures as far as he's concerned.
Last night we were invited to dinner at our friends Brad and Martha's home with a few other couples. It was a great time with great food and camaraderie. Here's Martha, Brad, John, Janie, Evelyn and Kevin. We've been friends for years, but don't get together too often. It was great to catch up.
Our aloe plant in the backyard has been flowering for the past few weeks. The hummingbirds really like these flowers.
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