Jim Roberts
102 PebbleCreekers, staying at home in PebbleCreek Christmas Day, showed up for the annual Christmas Potluck, a tradition nearly as old as the community itself. Jane Cook did a superlative job of managing the potluck for 23 years before retiring last year. Susan Fallon, with exceptional assistance from hubby, Pat, stepped into the very large shoes and did a bang-up job. With help from Laurie Overson, Master of Ceremonies Extraordinaire, we not only had a great potluck dinner, but raised $515 for the Homeless Youth Coalition, and $340 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. Christmas musical entertainment was provided by the Gene-Howard Acoustic Guitar Duo, and all 12 tables of folks who sang The 12 Days of Christmas. Our Table 8 was “8 Maids A Milking,” and we all pretended to be milking cows as we sang.
In honor of Potluck Director Susan, Pat, the Volunteers, the Gene-Howard Duo and the PebbleCreek Community Members who came and brought a pot for the potluck and sang the Christmas carols, the following poem has been created.
New Potluck for Creekers at Christmas
Poetry by “Deak of PebbleCreek,” December 27, 2017
All was still in PebbleCreek
It was Christmas Day and nary a peep
For most had gone to be with their loved ones you see
But not all could go from PebbleCreek
But there was a tradition within the walls
For those stuck at home with only phone calls
They would gather at Eagle’s Nest to dine with all the rest
An event most would say “enthralls”
The event ran for many years under Jane Cook
Who set the standard since she wrote the book
Susan Fallon now has the reins and will follow that book of Jane’s
With hubby Pat they will manage what Creekers cook
Cook for the 24th annual Potluck Dinner
For those that remain in PebbleCreek it’s a winner
Everyone signs up to bring whatever is their favorite thing
And rest assured none of it will make you thinner
MC Laurie Overson was great, and we collected $3.00 per person
In addition to Hams & Turkeys, the money was for a reason
Tips for employee prosperities and some for a couple of charities
Because giving is just part of the Season
Donations went to Mary’s Food Bank and Homeless Youth
Both excellent causes and that’s the truth
The dinner went well and all was swell
And everyone had a wonderful time forsooth
Live music was provided by Howard and Gene
Broadbeck and Fioretti are a wonderful team
They played Christmas songs that we could sing along
The tables singing Twelve Days of Christmas was a scream
The foods were great and all had a good time
Susan and Pat did a job that was sublime
The Volunteers were great making sure everybody ate
And until next Potluck time it’s time to run out of Rhyme
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.