Saturday, June 12, 2010

Date Night For Seniors


Catch a Bubble If You Can



2010 Concerts on the Green

Free Fabulous Fun


Most Seniors are faced with limited finances, less energy and diminished abilities, so these events are ideal.
Retirement has been described as "twice the time--half the money".


Tonight was the opening night for the Cypress Pops and they had a full house.


Cyprus Pops is similar to the Hollywood Bowl, but on a much smaller scale, talented musicians, open air seating and picnics dinners. Two hours of Pops music under the stars. The biggest difference is that this event has free parking, free admission and it is only a short drive from home.

We sat on the grass, under the oak trees in perfect outdoor weather. Bring a folding chair, a blanket and an ice chest and sit back, relax and enjoy the music.


There was a medley featuring the Wood Winds playing Midnight Sun, Pink Panther, followed by Sing Sing Sing feature the percussion section, and a tribute to Gershwin-- Porgy and Bess, Rhapsody in Blue, the list of his hits is endless and his music is timeless.


Meals on Wheels is our choice for food, we are a little bit on the food snob side so we like to make our own dinner. Meals on Wheels for us is an ice chest on wheels with a retractable handle, be sure to buy one with a pocket on the out side for dry goods, napkins or any paper goods. Dinner was cut raw vegetables with a Blue Cheese dip, pita pastrami and Swiss cheese sandwiches and ice cold cokes. No alcohol is allowed in the park, however, there were lots of wine glasses filled with red or white something.

Children playing and dancing to the music, couples eating dinner under the stars, elderly groups out for the evening. Bubble blowing devices were in abundance with the small children.


Everyone who brought their dog had serious regrets when the Pops Orchestra ended the concert with Tchaikovski's Overture of 1812, it concludes with 5 cannon shots, (and they had a real cannon) dogs are just spooked by very loud noises.

Next concert June 19, look for us there! Classic rock by the group "Don't Stop Believin".

Presented by Cypress Recreation 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress

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