[graciegirl]

It is nicer than life out in the "real world". For instance tonight we went to play Bingo at the Colony Cottage recreation center. The center is beautifully decorated and full of beautiful furniture, mirrors, pictures, and gorgeous accessories, looking like a Victorian beach cottage on steroids.

Bingo cost one dollar per person and cards were very cheap. My husband, daughter and I shared nine cards for ten dollars. The prizes came from the money collected and ranged from twenty five dollars to one hundred ten dollars per game.

There was a break in the middle where you were served your choice of large bowls of chocolate, Vanilla, Swirl, or no sugar ice cream. Then you had all kinds of toppings, including peanuts and whipped cream.

Our daughter won sixty dollars. They take all of the money collected that night and give it completely back to the group in the room. This was in a beautiful room with eight large Austrian crystal chandeliers.

Not to mention the unbelieveable comraderie among the attendees. Friendly and fun.