Quad City seniors and their families invited to experience a variety of cultural desserts and beverages on December 12
DAVENPORT, IA (December 1, 2014) - Senior Star at Elmore Place is thrilled to hold its first International Holiday Dessert Tour for all Quad City seniors and their families from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12 at 4500 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.
The free event will feature ethnic desserts and beverages from a variety of countries around the world. Upon arrival, attendees will receive a passport and partake in a self-guided tour to sample specialty desserts and beverages chosen in compliment with the dessert and culture, many of which were prepared by the chefs at Senior Star at Elmore Place. Mouthwatering delights are from:
· France: Assorted Petit Fours, Crème Brulee Tartlet, Lemon Cream Shortbread, Berry Dacquoise
· Germany: Apple Strudel, Salted Carmel Van Crunch Cake, German Chocolate Cake
· British Isles: Irish Cream Bash Pie, Bailey's Irish Cream Cake, Assorted Scones
· Italy: Individual Tiramisu, Brulee Ricotta Cheesecake, Lemon Italian Cream
· United States: New York Cheesecake, Apple Spice Cake, Carrot Cake
· Central/South America: Dulce de Leche, Xango Cheesecake, Pina Colada Cake
"We are thrilled to offer this fun event for our Quad City seniors and their families," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. "Our chefs have created an exceptional representation of several international desserts and those tastings are a highlight of our food offerings at Senior Star."
Completion of passport stops will provide attendees the opportunity to be included in a special drawing for prizes including a night at the new Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Davenport with a $50 credit at the hotel restaurant and a $100 Visa gift card for shopping. Two other $100 Visa gift cards will also be given away for those who have completed the passport tour.
Space is limited so RSVPs are requested on or before December 10 by calling 563.484.5114. While the event is free, donations will be accepted and given to the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call 563.484.5114 or visit the web site at www.seniorstar.com.
About Senior Star at Elmore Place
Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Senior Star community, features 236 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 20 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents three distinctive living experiences: independent living, assisted living and memory care. For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.
