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Lasagna Night At the Ceo’s

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2019.09.28, Sunday, Canyon Country

If during one of our recent general meetings, you witnessed a crowd of people gathered around the signup table and wondered what the fuss was about, it was most likely that they were signing up for the fourth annual Lasagna Dinner at the home of Don and Connie Ceo!


Because of space limitations, the event is limited to fifty people, and when you consider the delicious food and warm hospitality, you begin to understand why it fills up so quickly. Of course, this year was no exception, and a cool, early-fall evening was the perfect back-drop for good friends, and delicious Italian comfort food.


Since Don and Connie are always the consummate hosts, they make sure everyone is met with warm greetings, well-crafted cocktails, and an array of appetizers, many of which were provided by the club members in attendance.


With the nibbling and refreshments covered, everyone relaxed out on the covered patio. But it wasn’t long before dinner was called, and we were presented with an inviting buffet of warm rolls, fresh salad, and of course, the main entree of piping hot lasagna with its classic layers of pasta, cheese, and homemade sauce that all combined into a deep, rich, irresistible flavor.


There was also an ample amount of the best Italian sausage and peppers I’ve had in a long time. Seriously, this was so good!


After dinner we had an impressive selection of member provided desserts that included, cheese cakes, cookies, lemon bars, cobblers, cream puffs, and individual fruit tarts.


After dinner we kicked-back and lingered around the tables, and it wasn’t long before a card game broke out. The sounds of silver coins tinking together on the table was reminiscent of old-school Vegas as card players tried to bluff their way to winning enough cash for a down payment on a new C8.

 
Okay, maybe not, but if nothing else a lot of dimes and quarters changed ownership. At the same time, out on the patio a game of Shut the Box got started, and again untold riches were won and lost.

So next year, if the duo of Don and Connie are so gracious as to host a 5th annual event, be sure to get your name on the list early.

 

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Two Weekends – Two Homes – One Club

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Story:  Mike Woodings
Photos: Janene McDonald and Mike Woodings

Fall has arrived and backyard functions are once again great ideas with the sizzling temperatures a thing of the past until next year. October offered not one, but two opportunities for our club people to get together in the open-air surroundings to enjoy food and games and just plain fun.


Don and Connie Ceo opened their home to the club on October 13th for the third edition of Lasagna Night and social get together. Corvette people from near and far rolled in beginning at 4 PM and found their way to the Ceo’s splendid back yard to sample the refreshments and marvel at Don’s newly upgraded Corvette Bar.


There are some terrific cooks in our club as we all know from our potluck activities. The spread had plenty of main course entrees to compliment the lasagna and of course, there was no shortage of desserts either.

As the day transitioned into evening, the focus of the affair changed as well with many digging into their pockets and purses for some loose change to try their chances at the card tables.

Just a week later on October 20th, Ed and Deana Shaver put out the welcome mat for club members to enjoy an equally fun afternoon, and into evening get together, in their equally inviting yard and patio. More potluck offerings and plenty of desserts were available with the inevitable Acey-Deucy and Bunco games that were on hand to make or break the players.

Once again, there was an abundance of socializing and time to relax in another open-air get together.

Some say we “drive and eat”, but what we really do best is enjoy spending time with each other. Corvettes are wonderful, but not the only thing we have in common.

Many thanks to the Ceos and the Shavers for their hospitality and preparation for TWO weekend events this month. With the change of seasons upon us, we might miss the back-yard venues for a while, but we all hope they’ll be back!

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BBQ, Brats & Volleyball

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Mike Woodings

Another summer has reached its final days and once again our club has received an invitation to join together in a celebration of sorts at the McCloskey place for another Labor Day weekend BBQ, Brats & Volleyball get together.

It is amazing how fast time passes as it seems almost like yesterday when we gathered for our last BBQ there, but it’s been TWO years. In 2017, we made a quick change to the Shaver estate due to “Clutch’s” motorcycle mishap in the back country. Thankfully, both he and the Harley are fine today.

Clutch was back, and so were we when we gathered on September 2nd for the latest and greatest Labor Day event. Our gracious host and hostess (Dorothy) made us all feel welcome and at home as we descended on them.
 Clutch was truly in his element at the grill doing his thing with the brats and hot links as we visited with each other in the shade with our favorite beverages and snacks.


In past days, we marveled at Mike’s many Corvettes in his equally many garages.

This year though, the Corvette count is much fewer, but we had a chance to check out his latest project, his 1954 Corvette in the very early stages of restoration.


The potluck tables were once again crowded with way more than we could consume and nobody went without. Our people do know how to cook.

The get together as always was more than eating and hanging out.

There was volleyball to be played. While the skill level was so-so, the teams were evenly matched and the enthusiasm was high. The spectators enjoyed the games as much as the players.

Horseshoes were available too and a few of us tried out skills in the court as well. You may think horseshoes is a game for old people, but all of that walking back and forth is work and there was some talk of fatigue and soreness afterward.
So, there you have it. The end of summer BBQ, Brats and Volleyball event has come and gone once again. It is an event we all look forward to. Right up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s on our calendar.

We all appreciate the generosity of Mike and Dorothy McCloskey hosting the event.

Many thanks once again to them and maybe we will be back to see the progress on the 1954 restoration.

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10.13 – 3rd Annual Lasagna Night at the Ceo’s

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Come join us at Don and Connie Ceo’s as they open their home to us for the 3rd annual lasagna night. Connie will be serving multiple types of lasagna. Contact Janene for sign-up of your side dish or dessert. Don’t miss the highlight of their backyard, the Bar! It’s Don’s creation, a masterpiece for mixology creations. More info to come, stay tuned.

09.02 – Camp McCloskey

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Camp McCloskey Beer & Brats labor Day fun day, Volleyball, horseshoes, & lots of food…this is a potluck. Arrive at 4 PM, no early arrivals please!! See sign-up sheet as this event is limited to 40 people. The signup is closed, however there is a wait list forming. If you signed up and decide not to go, please notify a member of the activities team to cancel. This way a member of the wait list can be moved up.

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Italian Night at the Ceos’

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Janene McDonald and Mike Woodings

Don and Connie Ceo once again opened their home to the club on October 7th for a social get together and a lasagna dinner. The Corvettes rolled in at 4 PM to get things started with refreshments in the Ceos’ beautiful back yard and before you could say “mama-mia” the dinner bell was sounded and the feast began.

There are some terrific cooks in our club and we all get to find out at our pot-luck activities. The spread had plenty of main course entrees to compliment the lasagna and of course, we didn’t lack for desserts either.

Don and Connie’s humongous covered patio offered ample shelter from the lingering summer sun’s rays throughout the afternoon. As the day transitioned into evening, the focus of the affair changed as well with many digging into their pockets and purses for some loose change to try their chances at the card tables.

The hospitality shown by the Ceos was appreciated by us all, so once again, thank you Don and Connie!