Page 10 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - December '19

Page 10, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Jupiter Senior Wine Is A Universal

Softball Language…

Association By Laura Berrio, big, boisterous man, that was also the chef, came over
to us and pointed to a table in the middle of the open-air
Freelance Writer/Blogger
When I was in my
restaurant.
Veterans Day early 30s I embarked on a He was cooking in what looked like a huge fireplace.
backpacking trip through
To our delight he sent a waiter over with a bottle of
Cabernet Sauvignon. We noticed that every time a table
Europe with a friend.
Ceremony Although backpacking was served wine, all the waiters and the owner would
only described my luggage
cheer and take a drink. This was a very happy and tipsy
staff!
of choice (I stayed in hotels
and ate well!). We sat back with our glass of Cabernet and just enjoyed
Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) One stop on our the ambiance. The chef would cut a piece of everything
players were reminded that “freedom is not free” adventure was Bruges, he was cooking for various patrons, and put it in front of
during a Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony honoring Belgium. We stayed in a quaint bed and breakfast owned us. To this day, I can’t tell you what we ate.
all men and women who have served in the armed by a couple that only spoke Flemish. In playing charades The food and the wine were perfect, but the best part
forces. to try and communicate, they pointed to two bicycles and was the once in a lifetime experience shared by everyone
About 80 players attended the ceremony at Jupiter then in the direction of town. there. All these years later, I think of this night every time
Community Park that included a prayer for veterans It was dusk as we rode under the large arc of the city I have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. We may not have
by Everett Barber who also led a sing-along of the gate. It was like something out of an American Express spoken the same language, but the language of wine was
national anthem. commercial. We were entering a different time and place. truly universal!
Players stood during the ceremony with heads The cobblestone streets were lined with buildings and ~Cheers!
bowed as Barber said, “Freedom is not free. We churches from the 12th century. I realized nothing I would ~Keep the conversation going and the wine flowing!
thank the veterans of our Armed Forces who have ever see at home would seem old again! Follow the Vine @ www.VineVibeUncorked.com.
given of themselves – and some sacrificed their We found a restaurant that all the locals were heading
lives – so that we may live free in this wonderful to for dinner. The line was wrapped around the square
land,” Barber concluded with, “We are the land of and we gathered from the group that it was at least a
the free because of these brave servants.” two-hour wait.
Retired dentist and Army veteran Ricky Steckler, Then something unexpected happened. The owner, a
spoke in honor of his neighbor, a former Special
Forces commander, and in honor “of all who have
served to make our country a better place and our
world a better place.” Veterans in the crowd were CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
recognized with applause, and some cheers when
the name of their military branch was called out. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
They included veterans of every military branch.
Also applauded for his service was Ben Walker, a
retired police officer and seasonal resident from
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who served in the Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
Canadian Air Force.
The men’s Jupiter Senior Softball League is Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
open to persons 55 and older and new players are
always welcome. Games are year-round, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30
a.m. at Jupiter Community Park, 3377 Church
Street. Registration can be made online at www.
leaguelineup.com/jssa or for more information
contact Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230.

Diane L. KarLiK

Senior softball players listen as Everett Barber, at right,
recites a prayer for veterans during a Veterans Day Tel: (561) 625-5220
ceremony by the Jupiter Senior Softball Association 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
to honor all those who served in the Armed Forces. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com

December 2019 / Jupiter Inlet Tide Chart

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