Latest News from San Carlos Elms and Grove

"Don't Cry, My Dear!" by Lou Mohler A party happened and they made me a star! For my "sort of" poems, I've written so far. But the group was gracious and listened good To the rhyme I read, when told I should. It was printed in a state wide "form". A magazine to do with "retirement norm"! It's fun living in a place like this how could we cry when having such bliss! Untitled A poem By Rosemary Bishop Take tea and see! Come to a happy party For the "girl poets" Lou and me. Let's eat and drink-Oh so hearty. All are invited. Residents filled the room. All are delighted. It was such a pleasant afternoon. We had no idea that it was going to be, and such a big beautiful cake I did not know --neither did she A great piece we did take. The top was covered with red roses made of whipped cream How many? We didn't count noses. It was like a wonderful dream. Why did Kathleen do all that? Kathleen is such a Dear. It makes me huff a...

We had a surprise poetry reading today for our published residents who were in CALA News & Views magazine. We were so proud of Lou and Rosemary that we had this party just for them. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Also, following their pictures are their poems which I hope you enjoy. Retirement Home - Just Moved In By Lou Mohler You arrive as a stranger in a strange land, but with no one beside you holding your hand. A whole forest of people comes into view, You want to know them and they want to know you. New personalities unique to behold, It's like watching the bud of a rose unfold. Working to remember names of this long parade, You need and wish for a good memory aid. Yes, truly an adventure to know each one, And then, you discover, their is still more to come! To Sit and Dream By Rosemary Bishop While looking for a place to sit and dream; such as a deep forest, or a splashing ocean; it would seem; But, I saw a chair and flopped into it. In dreams I saw Redwo...

Lou is one of our residents has been making necklaces for years then selling them. Why you ask? To donate ALL the money to a kid’s camp for children, through the Optimist Volunteers for Youth, who might not be able to go other wise. Let's help Lou and these kids go to camp this summer. Check the calendar for her next showcase. Way to Go Lou, keep up the Great Work!!! Just a small selection of the hard work Lou has done. Congratulations to Henry who won this months Lou original necklace.