The Elim Connection, April 2023
The Elim Connection is a community publication distributed three times per year to all residents of Elim Village, across two campuses. It is also shared with subscribers to our mailing list and those visiting our communities. The Elim Connection focuses on the stories and lifestyle of those living and aging in place at our two retirement communities.
The Elim Connection is a community publication distributed three times per year to all residents of Elim Village, across two campuses. It is also shared with subscribers to our mailing list and those visiting our communities. The Elim Connection focuses on the stories and lifestyle of those living and aging in place at our two retirement communities.
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EASTER EGG FUN<br />
WRITTEN BY<br />
AINA BARON,<br />
RESIDENT CONTRIBUTOR<br />
Many of us have fond memories of Easter egg hunts with our families. Here is a fun account of<br />
one such hunt, but from the perspective of Aina’s real grandchildren—Brenda and Joanne (Joey).<br />
“I know Mom and Dad hid the Easter eggs last<br />
night…do you think they’d mind us getting up early<br />
to look for them?” Brenda asked her older sister,<br />
peering from under the covers of her bed.<br />
Every Easter their family would hard-boil eggs and<br />
dip them into dyes, purple, pink, and yellow. <strong>The</strong>n<br />
their parents would sneak around their property<br />
and hide them for the annual Easter egg hunt that<br />
took place after church on Easter Sunday. <strong>The</strong> girls<br />
had woken up early though, and were excited to<br />
get the hunt underway.<br />
“We can go in our pajamas!” Joey replied excitedly,<br />
“and fi nd the eggs before church!” <strong>The</strong> two<br />
tiptoed out of their bedroom, pulling on shoes<br />
and reaching for their baskets. <strong>The</strong>y donned their<br />
special Easter bonnets as well, which they wore every<br />
year for Easter Sunday. <strong>The</strong>n they headed out into<br />
the morning light.<br />
After a little while, Joey called out cheerfully, “I got<br />
10 Easter eggs!” Brenda replied, “I only have three…<br />
where did you fi nd them all? Let's fi nd some more for<br />
me. Let's hurry while we still have time!”<br />
<strong>The</strong> sisters worked together and found fi ve more.<br />
Soon their parents came looking for them. “My<br />
goodness! You sure worked hard!” said their dad,<br />
delighted at their eagerness. “We can take those eggs<br />
and make a lovely table display for our Easter dinner<br />
later,” said their mom. “But for now…time to get<br />
ready for church!”<br />
CALL FOR WRITERS!<br />
You may have noticed that we value a mix of voices in this publication. <strong>The</strong>re’s always a nice mélange<br />
of both resident and staff articles (as it makes for a more engaging read, wouldn’t you agree?)<br />
With this in mind, I invite you to contact me if you have a knack for writing. I’ll work with you on the<br />
nitty-gritty of punctuation, grammar, and can help brainstorm topics, if needed. <strong>The</strong>re’s only one<br />
requirement: you have to either live with us or work with us!<br />
Please contact me (Katrina LaRoy!) at klaroy@elimvillage.com or by phone at 604-583-3546 ext 8622<br />
18 THE ELIM CONNECTION SPRING <strong>2023</strong>
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