Great gig today at the Pinole Senior Center for their Valentine's Lunch. These people know how to put on a luncheon that really brings in their senior community. For special occasion luncheons they usually have about 200 people. The center has a lovely lobby with a welcome counter, then further in there is a four-sided open fireplace that had warmed the room and made everything very cozy. As you enter the actual dining room area you notice the large round tables covered with white clothes with lovely raised centerpieces. Also twinkle lights sparkle around the whole perimeter of the room. At the back wall a bar is set up and two volunteers, a man and wife, sell wine, sodas, water and margaritas! It adds such a festive feel to the event.
The participants got a big laugh when they looked at the decorative table that sits in the lobby before you enter the dining room....on the display were normal Valentine type items...heart candy boxes, stuffed animals, framed pictures, but also a red, satin, lacy bra and adorable red, diamond adorned bikini panties! I actually had to take a second look too! The sexy items were a big hit!
Everyone was served an incredible hot lunch and I was the entertainment as they visited and ate. We all had a good time. After the show, the bartender said he really enjoyed the show and exclaimed, "You deserve a gold coin tip!" I wasn't sure what he was talking about. Then he produced a gold Abraham Lincoln coin, worth $1.00, I didn't know these coins even existed! The gentleman explained that he collected the coins and he had extras of Abe and he wanted me to have it. I tried gracefully not to accept it, but he was determined to give it to me! So I thanked him profusely and I will keep it as a souvenir.
I wish other senior centers from around the bay area could see how the Pinole Senior Center operates. They all have the potential to draw crowds like this, but seem to be stuck in doing things a certain way and unable or unwilling to change. Way to go Pinole Seniors! I look forward to singing in Pinole next month for their St. Patrick's Day luncheon!
The participants got a big laugh when they looked at the decorative table that sits in the lobby before you enter the dining room....on the display were normal Valentine type items...heart candy boxes, stuffed animals, framed pictures, but also a red, satin, lacy bra and adorable red, diamond adorned bikini panties! I actually had to take a second look too! The sexy items were a big hit!
Everyone was served an incredible hot lunch and I was the entertainment as they visited and ate. We all had a good time. After the show, the bartender said he really enjoyed the show and exclaimed, "You deserve a gold coin tip!" I wasn't sure what he was talking about. Then he produced a gold Abraham Lincoln coin, worth $1.00, I didn't know these coins even existed! The gentleman explained that he collected the coins and he had extras of Abe and he wanted me to have it. I tried gracefully not to accept it, but he was determined to give it to me! So I thanked him profusely and I will keep it as a souvenir.
I wish other senior centers from around the bay area could see how the Pinole Senior Center operates. They all have the potential to draw crowds like this, but seem to be stuck in doing things a certain way and unable or unwilling to change. Way to go Pinole Seniors! I look forward to singing in Pinole next month for their St. Patrick's Day luncheon!
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