For the past few weeks I’ve been planning a Valentine’s Luncheon for about 120 seniors. Working with a fabulous committee we held another successful event – our theme Spring Fling! We decorated the church basement with all kinds of spring colors, flowers and candy. We received over 90 gifts, had wonderful entertainment and great food! Here are a few photos of the decor.

On Saturday we made 130 corsages using babies breath, leather fern and multicolor carnations with a “sprig” of valentine’s hearts.

Last week we made the centerpieces using silk flowers and then wrapped them with red cellophane and green ribbon and topped with a butterfly, dragonfly or bird decoration. The centerpieces were fun to put together with a group from the team and, I think, looked great!

The decorating committee helped set up the tables with the place settings and then committee members put out handmade valentine’s from the children, chocolates, menus, games and table markers. We topped it off with the corsages. The windows which were maybe my favorite part were decorated with all kinds of flowers and grass – I thought they really felt like a garden and were beautiful! (Hard to see in the above photo but I can’t find my other photo at the moment.)

It was a really special day and I think everyone enjoyed themselves! It’s a great way to celebrate the seniors in our community and appreciate them for all they’ve done! Being one of the co-coordinators of this event I’m so grateful to all the volunteers and my family and friends who come every year and help make this event a success!

Be sweet to the ones you love! Happy Chinese New Year!

Here is my 2010 Year of the Tiger fortune

The Rooster

The Rooster is always popular, extravagant and creative.. They can be brutally honest and generally like being showered with attention. They are wonderfully loyal friends and also give advice freely – whether they are asked for it or not! Family means the world to the Rooster and they are fiercely loyal to those they care about.

Forecast for 2010
The Year of the Tiger will have mixed fortunes for the Rooster, but by staying calm, observant and flexible, the Rooster will glide through 2010 coming out much wiser, stronger and with great success behind him. He will be in much demand for his sage advice and experience and, at work, this will come to the notice of his employer. Many will also decide to go back to college this year or completely change the direction of their career. Travel features quite strongly with the Rooster seeking out adventure, fun and new places to visit. A word of caution: all Roosters must ensure that they don’t overdo things – exhaustion and a depleted immune system will result if proper rest isn’t taken. Home life will bring many joys and will be seen as a cosy sanctuary throughout the year. The Spring months and November and December will be excellent for intimate romantic encounters.. March and July to October will be the optimum time for making career decisions or to change jobs.

Interesting Rooster Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Citrine
Special Flower: Aster
Best Hours: 5-7 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Orange, Green