Looking at this month’s activities, I see the C-word is back on the calendar ─ CRAFTS.
Listed as “Winter Craft”, I can’t even guess what that is, but slated for the 14th, 9:30 to 11:00, it’s early enough that I can attend before heading for the pain cave.
EXCEPT, the office does not open for business until 10:00, doors to the Community Room are not unlocked until 10:00 sharp AND I’ll be a monkey’s uncle if Activity Director EVER shows up as early as 9:30. We’ll be lucky if she shows up at a timely 10:00.
Nevertheless, I’ll show up for crafts, but not until 10 and see what happens.
Another C-word showing up on the calendar is Community Meeting on the 28th. Formerly titled Management/Residents’ Meeting, we’ve not had one of those since June of 2018 because, after they fired the manager we had at that time, it took an entire year for Corporate to find another sucker. That sucker quit a few weeks in, the one after that came all the way from Texas, but also soon quit. So now we have this new manager ─ with us only since mid-November. Hopefully he’ll last long enough to pull this meeting off.
He’s nice enough, respectful, cute but Apache and he have already crossed swords and, running into Apache this morning, they’re getting ready to cross swords yet again.
Evidently, Apache has been emailing new manager about complex issues, but it didn’t really hit the fan until just before Christmas, when Apache emailed the new manager about our needing security at night, because a car was stolen from the back lot and another car had been used for parts ─ someone stole the front grill off a Honda Civic. Also, Apache discovered a hole had been chopped in an empty garage, against a back wall, where entry could be made by an individual or individuals (to sleep perhaps). Apache had taken a photo of the hole, saying having such a way to enter the property from the mountain side was not safe for us.
Manager’s response was to say, “Don’t bother me anymore with what’s going on around here”.
OH SNAP!
Management can’t talk to Apache like this. He’ll take it from me and other residents, but management must tread lightly.
Inasmuch as this property is certified “Crime Free” and there are certain standards to be met in order to keep that designation, Apache contacted the agency issuing the certification about “crimes” occurring on the property ─ stolen car, vandalism of automobile and garage, need for security guard.
Sure enough, a representative from the agency showed up, did a walk through on the property, made some notations, and I expect some of what happened with that inspection will be discussed at the Community Meeting.
Corporate and management can’t be too happy about Apache reporting them, putting in jeopardy the crime-free certification, and whatever tax breaks comes with it.
The other thing likely to be discussed on the 28th is the New Year’s Eve Party.
I think those that attended are in trouble, might be forbidden to have another such party because there was alcohol ─ tequila and Rémy Martin (cognac).
There are seniors here who can’t drink. There are seniors here who shouldn’t drink. That would be, the 81-year-old who has the hots for Apache who, after taking a shot of tequila, ended up disrobing in the Community Room.
She took off her top. She took off her bra. Apache says he grabbed for his phone to take a photo by which time someone had rushed up and covered her with a wrap.
In a way, I’m glad I didn’t go. I won’t be one of the seniors on report. In another way, I’m sorry I missed it. Drunk seniors would have made some interesting fodder for the blog.
An 81 yr old who took off her top and bra, poor old dear must have dementia. That was a kind person who covered her with a wrap. It could happen to any of us. I am glad you didn't go but I would guess you would have rushed to cover her too.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, are they not allowed to serve alcohol in your facility?
Nope, not dementia, just plain drunk. She's in very good shape for her age, is fun loving but clearly can't handle her liquor. I don't think it's in the lease about not serving alcohol in the Community Room, just something that's never ever been done and will probably now end up a caveat for after hours use of the room.
DeleteSomebody should have been videoing the whole New Years Eve party. I think it would have gone viral in an instant.
ReplyDeleteWell actually, there are cameras supposedly videotaping strategic places in the complex. One is in the area of the Community Room. I understand a resident walked out because of the drinking. She'll probably rat them out and management will roll tape. LOL.
DeleteI can understand the "no alcohol" rule on the business property due to medications and health problems some of the residents may have. If someone wants to have a party in their apartment, then that would be another matter. Was there no management personnel onsite during this party? They should be held accountable for anything that happened.
ReplyDeleteIt was not a management event but a party sponsored by the Residents Volunteer Activity Committee. The consequences of something really bad happening would have meant no more parties for us. And I was thinking the same thing, that tequila and her medication were not a good mix
DeleteHow can the manager get away with saying "“Don’t bother me anymore with what’s going on around here”. Isn't it his job?
ReplyDeleteI can understand he might not like the way Apache is saying it but still....
That's just it … he can't get away with that, not like at other senior communities that don't have the federal/state agency protection these seniors have. There will be consequences but, as of today, he's still here. Hasn't quit or been fired.
DeleteAlso, delete this as I know you don't like to celebrate Birthday's but mine is also in January (23rd) when I shall be 75 so I have been watching out for mention of yours. I am guessing it was 7th or 8th. It's interesting for me to read the blog because we are close in age but in every possible other way totally different. I find it fascinating. All good wishes, Jan
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did you even figure out it was in January?
DeleteThere were hints in older blogs!
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