Elder’s Activities: Azaleas, Amish Food, Braum’s Ice Cream

Bonnie Jo Griffith, Vice Chair, Elders Committee
Photos by Charles Randall

What a fun, fun Tuesday. The Elders Committee had a field trip on April 29. Thirteen of us ventured to Muskogee where we spent just a bit touring around Muskogee (cemeteries, castles, etc.—a bit of “killing time” activity). Then we stopped at the Amish Country Store and Restaurant and had such a good lunch. My chicken and dressing was so delicious. And, OMG the cooked carrots were to die for. Once we were full, and I mean REALLY full we loaded up in the van again. Driving through Honor Heights Park we saw some gorgeous azaleas bloomed out. Took a brief stop at their “azalea store” to look around. We then headed out of Muskogee and our driver, Charles Randall, decided to take a different route back. My thinking is that he wanted to find some bumpier roads for the comfort of us riding in the back seat of the van. Well, if that was his goal, he was SUCCESSFUL!

Had lots of laughs on the ride back. Driving back through Chouteau, Bonnie Thaxton spotted a Braum’s and we made an unplanned stop. Sundaes, ice cream cones, drinks, it was a very good thing. Once again loaded up the van and headed back, traveling through Claremore, Oologah, and Talala. Mr. Randall again was spot on about the bumpiness of the less traveled roads. Made it back to the Tribal Center about 3:45 this afternoon and the feedback from everyone who went was extremely positive. We didn’t let the really cool, overcast day stop this bunch of seniors. So much thanks to Charles and Mary Randall for organizing our event—job well done. Pat and Walt Donnell joined us with Walt riding shot gun. Mr. and Mrs. Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Fox seemed to have a good time joining in and I am not being redundant. Kay Anderson and Bonnie Thaxton provided laughs along the way. Barbara Wallace and Barbara were great back seat mates with me as we “jostled” down the road. Hope more of the seniors will join in our next adventure.