Calling all seniors! Are you looking for an afternoon of craze, community, and coffee? Look no further than the Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoons at the Active Living Centre (ALC) on select Tuesdays.
The first Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoon took place on March 11 and was a tremendous success, attracting over 40 seniors. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to meet and mingle while snacking on freshly baked cinnamon buns made by Susi Keck, owner of Crazy Lady’s Food Delivery.
“I was approached by the ALC asking if I would be able to cater some baking for a senior’s afternoon, and I thought it was such a wonderful idea,” Keck explained.
For just $3, seniors are welcome to the ALC for some social time and french baking. On March 11 everyone ejoyed a warm and gooey cinnamon bun and a cup of coffee or tea.
Ruther Reimer, CEO and spokesperson for Katie Cares, was also in attendance as a guest speaker. She spoke with seniors about Katie Cares, an organization that provides housing and other support for individuals receiving care at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Salem Home, Eden Health Center, Tabor Home, or any other care facility in the Morden and Winkler area.
Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoon was an instant hit among Carman’s seniors.
“The event was so well received and I am looking forward to the next one,” said Keck.
Another Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoon is scheduled for March 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (or until the fun starts to dwindle). This time, Keck will provide cream puffs baked right in the ALC kitchen for seniors to enjoy.
All Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoons take place in the Friendship Room at the ALC and cost $3. Everyone is welcome to drop by to chat with others or play a game of cards, crib, or crokinole with old friends. Baked goods and coffee will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive right at 2 p.m. to ensure you get a tasty treat. The Carman Handi-Van will be available if you need a ride; you can arrange pickup and drop-off by calling (204) 745-2356.
Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoons are tentatively scheduled until the end of April, and any updates to the programming will be posted to Crazy Lady’s Food Delivery Instagram and Facebook pages.
When you come for the afternoon, wear your fanciest attire.
“It is called a crazy afternoon, so we should all be coming to it in something crazy!”
The name “Crazy Fancy Coffee Afternoon” comes from Keck’s customers who often describe her as crazy.
Crazy Lady’s Food Delivery also offers catering for baked goods, soup and sandwich platters, field meals, frozen entrees, and more.
“I make everything homemade, fresh from scratch,” she added. If you need catering for your next event, you can email csccarman@gmail.com to arrange delicious platters of home-cooked foods.
