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The McLaughlins also host parties for friends
in their wine club, using the popular murder
mystery theme but with a vineyard twist.
" Everyone came dressed in character, " Dianne
said of a past event. " And it is always so much
fun to see your friends dressed ridiculously. "
Dianne and Gary recall the more recent
murder mystery party hosted by good friends
Jennifer and Lorne Kaufman. " My husband
was the victim, " Dianne said. " And although he
would probably never do this for me, he allowed
Jennifer to put a glowing, flashing halo on his
head. But there was also alcohol involved, and
that was also hysterical. "
Above: Salina Savage grills fellow
suspects during a murder mystery game.
Mah-Jongg & Memories
Dianne, like many Villagers, is a fan of the famous tile
game mah-jongg. Her girls-night gatherings include
rounds of cocktails and winning hands. But points aren't
actually the purpose, Dianne said.
" Instead of playing at one table all evening,
we finish a round and then one person must
move to another table, " Dianne said. " So I guess
you could call it rotating mah-jongg. It's not
about the game at all. Just about fun. "
Cinema Style Parties
Movie premiere parties promise a more casual
evening, without costumes, candles or polished
silver. Dinner, however, is included prior to the show.
" Then we played Villages Pictionary - I created
this game, " Dianne said. " Everything was about The
Villages. It was a hoot. And then we had popcorn of
every variety and those giant boxes of movie theater
candy. The movie was terrible, but we all laughed
about it and complained about it. "
The Parrys
Michele Parry and her husband Jeff are partygoers
who choose their events wisely, due to their busy
work schedules.
" We moved her about four years ago, so I've been
working remotely, " Michele said.
Previously South Florida residents, the couple
were eager to live in a social community.
" We love it, " Michele said. " My parents have
been here for so long, and my husband and I used
to come down here all the time. My kids, when they
were younger, would spend the summers with my
parents so they could do fun things here. "
Retired or not, the Parrys were ready for life in
The Villages.
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