Loveland Fun

Friends who moved away, a current book club group, a drive to Loveland, Colorado, a Tres Leche cake, a tour of a new home, good food, a discussion of The Postmistress by Sarah Blake, two birthdays, and friendship makes for a fun, interesting and enlightening time! Yesterday, seven members of the Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Book Club drove the fifty some miles to visit a husband and wife who had moved from Arvada to Loveland into a new home.

The home is beautiful in the quiet Mirasol senior community in Loveland. I was impressed with the two car garage that also serves as a "man-cave" and the back patio overlooking a green-belt. We could hear birds chirping in the tall trees and guesses were made to determine what kind of birds were singing! I noticed that the doorways are wide enough for a wheel chair (if ever needed) which is something many homes do not have. The dining area had a wooden table made from an old bowling alley lane, an office nook was interesting and one bathroom was spacious. Every thing looked modern and handy. The King-sized bed was covered with a beautiful, authentic quilt which, we were told, was purchased in Arkansas and is considered an heirloom. .

The book club sat comfortably in a large room to discuss the book. Two large windows let plenty of light enter the room and a fireplace in one corner would come in handy in the winter. Lunch consisted of a
delicious Southwestern dish made of chicken, sweet potatoes and black beans plus other side dishes.  When the cake was cut, everyone sang happy birthday to the two ladies celebrating May 17th and May 20th  birthdays.

No more mowing the lawn or cleaning the snow is a big plus for the couple.

The host, the hostess and the Italian Greyhound made everyone feel welcome in their new home and the visiting group had a marvelous time!  Even though they are missed in Arvada, they are now settled in and comfortable in their new home.