Mar - Portland Yacht Club

PALM SPRINGS RAMBLINGS—COTHRELL POTLUCK
T
he weather in Palm Springs during the
month of January was just perfect. Our
weekdays started out with a 9:00 AM
walk to Jack In The Box for coffee and opinions.
There are two of these establishments
approximately the same distance (1.5 miles), so
a major decision had to be made each morning.
As you know, decisions take time!
The golf in the wintertime here is unbelievable. The sky is a deep blue, the sun is shinning,
the temperature is in the 70's, and golf ball bounces on the fairway. It is the perfect
place for winter golf. After a round of golf, your golf balls, irons, and shoes are
clean! In addition, you can still play golf at a reasonable price.
The pool (88 degrees) is a great place to relax in the afternoon. Imagine being surrounded
by lush lawn, beautiful flowers, and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze.
It is such a dramatic change from the weather back home. On a Thursday evening,
you can have a milk shake & burger at Ruby's, and enjoy the surroundings of a restaurant
from the 50's. Then you can walk the downtown Palm Springs Street-fair, where
various vendors are selling unique items.
Byron & Diane Hanke hosted a heavy hors d' oeuvres party in their new digs at Mission
Hills. All awed at the remodeling of their residence. The view of the golf course
from their patio is just beautiful. Diane provided all of the delicacies, and they were
delicious. An enjoyed the party!
LeRoy & Janice Cothrell hosted a pot luck get-together at their beautiful home in Bermuda
Dunes, which over looks a golf course. The assortment of foods (especially
Janice's ham) satisfied everyone's taste. Afterwards, Bridge, Pinochle, & Mexican Train
games rounded out the rest of the evening.
The following people were in attendance in Palm Springs (Jan. - Mar.): Vic & Jody
Alfonso, Norm & Marion Benke, Stan & Ros Borys, Mal & Peggy Brewer, Stan &
Corki Christiansen, LeRoy & Janice Cothrell, Glen & Lois Elliott, Byron & Diane
Hanke, Ken & Norene Kudrna, Bob Lyon, Ron & Linda Nurss, Karen Owings & Bill
Yoder, Dennis & Lynne Patera, Bill & Kitty Paxson, Dick & Geri Peyran, Art & Adabell
Phillips, Howard & Donna Shaw, Sam & Judy Sloan, Jim & Gail Smith, Bob &
Elaine Sudlow, Michael & Beverly Walker.
Stan Borys (Roving Palm Springs Reporter)
PALM SPRINGS RAMBLINGS—HANKE APPETIZER PARTY
6 PortlandYC.com March 2009