July 2014 Ice Cream Social

Hey everyone! Don't forget to make your reservations for our ice cream social on Friday, June 25!

Vintage Wedding Dress on Exhibit at the Camden Cafe

An amazing thing happened a few weeks ago.  Just before lunch, a gentleman came into our kitchen with a box, containing his wife's wedding dress.   He was hoping that we could find a petite person who loved the vintage look of the dress and might want to wear it again.

The Handmade Crown & Veil

Jane Murphy's dress will be on display at the Camden Cafe luncheons for the next two weeks.  It is complete with the original dress, the original hoop skirt, the crown & veil.  As part of the exhibit, we have some vintage cookbooks that were sent to the new bride.

Here are some more photos of the dress.  If you would like to come see it in person, it will be on view between 11am and 12:45pm Monday through Friday until June 27, 2014.  Please make advance reservations if you wish to eat lunch in addition to viewing the exhibit.  Call (408) 371-2888 by noon on Friday for Monday reservations, or call by noon a day in advance for Tuesday through Friday reservations.  There is no charge to view the dress, but there is a $6 fee for any non-seniors who wish to eat lunch in addition to viewing the exhibit. 

Each sleeve has a beautiful row of lace-covered buttons.

While the lace is somewhat discolored,
the sparkles are as bright as they were 56 years ago.

For nearly 6 decades, this simple box
was the home of the dress now on display.

The original hoop skirt is still in remarkably good condition.

The person who sent Jane this "Learn to Bake" cookbook
wrote "You'll Love It!" on the cover.

If you, or someone you know might be interested in wearing or exhibiting Jane Murphy's dress, please attend the exhibit at the Camden Cafe, or call (408) 371-2888 to make a viewing appointment during non-lunch hours.

Complimentary Coffee & Tea Everyday!

The Camden Cafe features complimentary coffee & tea everyday!  Come and enjoy a relaxing cup with your neighbors, and stay for lunch!

Strawberry & Custard Tarts!

Today we had these delicious strawberry and custard tarts for lunch.  What a great Friday treat!

Friends Reunited

Jack and Morris grew up in New York, and they met in junior high and became great friends.  Here's a picture of the two of them at a birthday party in 1949, about a year before Jack went off to the Korean War.  Not long after that, they lost touch, and they didn't see each other again until recently, when they met each other by surprise at our Camden Cafe.  They had each been living in San Jose for decades, never knowing the other was here too!  I took a new picture of them today -- friends reunited. 

What a Great Fish Dish!

Here's what we served today at the Camden Cafe:  nice, flaky fish, topped with paprika and other seasonings, brown rice with mushrooms, an Asian vegetable medley, plus coleslaw and pineapple tidbits.  Yum!

Happy 40th Anniversary Senior Nutrition Program!

Today, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program in Santa Clara County.  Here are some pictures of the commemorative mug and sweet treats that we had for our guests.

Master Gardener Comes to Camden!

On Wednesday, May 21st, Master Gardener Lisa Strand will be at Camden for a lunchtime garden talk.  She will discuss the care and feeding of popular vegetable plants, in the context of overall water usage during times of drought.  Come with some gardening questions to ask Lisa!  

Are you interested in more garden talks, or would you like to train as a master gardener?  Visit the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County website!

May 2014 Special Events

Today we had a fun with bingo, and there is still another bingo day this month (Thursday, May 15th).

Our May Birthday Party will be on Thursday, May 22nd and, our Ice Cream Social will be on Wednesday, May 28th.  Make your reservations now!

Alternate Entree Spotlight: Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Oh my goodness!  The Chinese Chicken Salad was back on the menu this week, and it sure was popular!  Many of our guests enjoyed this delicious salad, which comes with lettuce greens and spinach leaves, mandarin oranges, crispy chinese noodles, sliced almonds, shredded carrot, grilled chicken, and Pan Asian Sesame dressing.