I love a glass a wine with a fine meal. Hey, I love a glass of wine with a McDonald’s burger. When I was younger, in the 1960’s, I drank professionally and maintained that pace for over a quarter of a century. That was then and now is now. Today, each and every one of […]
Classic Car Show and BBQ raises funds for UP Senior Center
By Jaynie Jones It’s not too late to register your car for the Bridgeport Place Classic Car Show and BBQ, if you act today. It is an annual event on Saturday during Father’s Day weekend, June 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior residents of Bridgeport Place vote for their favorite cars. The classic cars […]
UP Senior Center fundraising double-hitter
By Jaynie Jones The University Place Senior Center was transformed into a lively dining hall festooned with fresh flowers and cookie baskets atop red-and-white table linens. The center hosted a fundraising double-hitter on a recent, rainy Tuesday afternoon with a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction raising more than $1,000.
“Greatest Show on Earth” open house for Lakewood’s seniors
By Jaynie Jones A circus-themed open house event was held at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center recently. Featured were agencies, businesses, and other organizations that serve seniors in Lakewood and the surrounding region. Health care providers included senior living communities and home care services, footwear, grief support, hearing services, and even the fire department […]
Westside Story – Suddenly Single
Photo and Story by Joseph Boyle On May 30, 2011, Ms. Ruthann Reim McCaffree hosted a book signing / launch party at Affairs in University Place for her new book, Suddenly Single – A Guide For Rediscovering Life After Tragic Loss. (ISBN 978-1-936183-66-1) The book is an attractive compact 78 page work, brimming with wonderful […]
Westside Story – Solo Art Show
Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Phil Raschke Remember my story about our local artist, Pat Graham (above), which was posted last March 27, 2011? Pat is back; this time with a solo art show display at our Lakewood History Museum. Everyone I talk to tells me Pat and her artwork is wonderful. I encourage […]
Westside Story – Dukes of Hazard
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle Driving Southbound on Gravelly Lake Dr SW past Clover Park High School towards Nyanza Dr SW at the posted 30 mph speed limit, it is darn near impossible to leave the roadway, crash through the white brick fence and end up parking inside a condo owner’s living room. During […]
Westside Story – Open Carry
Photo and Story by Joseph Boyle When we watch western movies, the films depict the guys and gals of the old West walking around with guns strapped to their hips. This is now referred to as Open Carry. As decades passed, we became more civilized. When I was growing up and until just a short […]
Cakes into cash
The recent Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Bake Sale at Bridgeport Place raised $761.75 in five hours. Leslie Jo Thompson is an officially registered walker and fundraiser this year. She did the lion’s share of the baking for the Bake Sale, but other team members at Bridgeport Place also contributed baked goods – everything […]