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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | NOVEMBER 2020 27 By Cindy Graves How in the world did it get to be November?! Well, here we are and we're grateful we made it in spite of how challenged many of us were (are) with the quarantine! November is the month of giving thanks. This month we're collecting resident stories about why you are thankful for your adopted pet and we're posting them on the Activities Blast on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for your reading pleasure. Jeff Sheppard from the Ramona Humane Society will also be sending us adoptable pets who need a human companion as a best friend. We will be sending those pictures out on the Activities Blast too. Another thing that we're especially thankful for are our "Community Hometown Heroes," otherwise known as our Four Seasons veterans. Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is a day that we all set aside some time to thank those who gave so much on our behalf. If you get a minute during the day on Nov. 11, take a walk over to the Four Seasons Veterans Tree, off of Trail "C" and Four Seasons Circle (sort of across from The Summit). The staff helped paint some lovely rocks, with the names of our Four Seasons veterans on them. The rocks encircle our little tree. If you are a veteran and you don't see your name, please let us know so we can paint one for you to add to our Unity Veterans Rock Ring there. A big sincere thank you for your service. You are dearly loved and appreciated by this community! The next big deal is ushering in the holidays on Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We will be compensating for the dark season we've been living through by showcasing what we're calling "The Grand Illumination." This is the night that all of the holiday lights will be lit throughout the entire community. We're combining the neighborhood illumination with a drive- through Feliz Navidad Food Fiesta behind The Lodge in the Ballroom parking lot, very similarly to how we did the Halloween food event. You'll be going to The Lodge front desk and choosing your favorite Taco Truck entrée (there will be both omnivore and vegetarian options available). The Kopper Kettle will also have another festive dinner option, and to top it off, there will be a yummy Churro Dessert Truck with ooey-gooey ice cream, churros and dipping sauces as well as other dessert specials. Mexican hot chocolate, cocoa, and apple cider will also be available. Everything will be prepaid at The Lodge and food tickets will be issued to be sure that the vendors know what you folks will want on the night of the event. The food fiesta will open at 4 pm and go until 7:30 pm. It should be a super fun and festive event. For all residents who are planning to decorate your house and yard this year, please be sure that your holiday lights are on at 6 pm so community members driving around to admire the decorations can get a good look. I want to end this article with telling you all how thankful I am for you. There have been so many people who have gone out of their way to be encouraging, uplifting, and kind, both to the staff and to their neighbors. It's you folks who are having such a huge impact for good during this challenging time. Thank you for erring on the side of graciousness, patience, and generosity when a person or situation requires flexibility. You continue to inspire us and we're more grateful for you than we could ever express. Thanks for being you! Activities Director Corner