Time to Say Goodbye
Everything must come to an end. Ending for me on December 31 is my two-year term as president of AARP Chapter 5239. I’ll continue on the Chapter Board, of course, for the next two years.
Effective January 1, 2012, “Smilin’” Dick Bradie will move up from being current Vice President to take over as Chapter President. Dick and Kathleen will bring their well-known boundless energy and dedication to our Chapter for the next two years. The Bradies will lead us to even higher achievements in the coming months than our Chapter has logged in the past. We’re in for some exciting and challenging times!
My two years in office have been exceptionally rewarding, both to me personally and to our Chapter and members. We’ve repeatedly posted record-breaking numbers in dollar contributions to charity groups, as well as in volunteer Chapter member-participation in the long list of charities and “public good” organizations that we support. We all have made a significant difference in our area during the past twenty-four months.
My sincerest thanks go to the officers and Board Directors who have served this time with me…to each of the Chapter Committee heads and members who gave so much of their time and talent to serve others less fortunate…and to each of our Chapter’s 400-some members who do all the grunt work in our day-to-day operations and in special events.
THANK YOU, one and all! I hope I’ll be able to personally thank each one of you at our Annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 19, at the LOW Community Center.
Let me leave you with this parting thought:-
There are two main reasons why it’s so hard to solve a Redneck murder:
First, the DNA all matches.
Second, there are no dental records.
Dick Martin, President
AARP Holiday Luncheon
by Carolyn Wray, Publicity
Members and friends are invited to join us for our annual AARP Annual Christmas Luncheon at 11:30 AM on December 19 in the Community Center. The event is our annual potluck luncheon with members bringing main dishes, a vegetable dish, or dessert, to serve approximately eight people. Food should be delivered no later than 11:15 AM so everything can be in place when we will start the luncheon. The tables will be set up ahead of time. The eating utensils and napkins will be furnished by AARP.
The event is open to members and their friends. If you have never been to the Christmas luncheon, please come and meet a lot of friendly folks. You are welcome to become a member of the AARP group. Jonathan Morey has been invited to entertain us with Christmas songs.
The new slate of officers for AARP Chapter 5239 for 2012, recommended by the Board of Directors and approved at the November 21 AARP meeting, will be installed: President Dick Bradie, Vice President Tony Aris, Secretary Joan Albertella, Treasurer Joe McEuen, Director Dwight Mottet, Director Dick Durphy, Directors Lucille Churchill, Roxanne Kessler, and Bob Johnson.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
(Sagittarius and Capricorn)
Otis D. Adgerson, Dick Berra, Betty Collins, Donna Crawley, Nola Davidson,
Ray Dickinson, Jim Dionne, Marion Doherty, Judy Fahy, Nancy Grogan, Robert Haring, Jackie Hill, Ruth Hood, Marion Jacobeen, Joan King, David Kovarik, Hank Lewis, Lee Mintz, Judy Minzes, Jenny Nguyen, Pat Phillipo, James Protiva, Florence Ramey, Ed Rowan, Gail Sauro, Sue Schafer, Kathleen Stephens, Joseph Wascalus, Erlinda Wight, Elaine Witcher, and Boyce Wray
SUNSHINE REPORT
by Carolyn Durphy
Sympathy cards were sent to
Brian & Laurel Wares on the passing of Brian’s’ mother.
Get-well cards were sent to Jan Moore and Patti Batten.
If you know of a member who needs cheering up, contact Carolyn Durphy at 972-3306.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome new member Marilyne Anderson.
Everything must come to an end. Ending for me on December 31 is my two-year term as president of AARP Chapter 5239. I’ll continue on the Chapter Board, of course, for the next two years.
Effective January 1, 2012, “Smilin’” Dick Bradie will move up from being current Vice President to take over as Chapter President. Dick and Kathleen will bring their well-known boundless energy and dedication to our Chapter for the next two years. The Bradies will lead us to even higher achievements in the coming months than our Chapter has logged in the past. We’re in for some exciting and challenging times!
My two years in office have been exceptionally rewarding, both to me personally and to our Chapter and members. We’ve repeatedly posted record-breaking numbers in dollar contributions to charity groups, as well as in volunteer Chapter member-participation in the long list of charities and “public good” organizations that we support. We all have made a significant difference in our area during the past twenty-four months.
My sincerest thanks go to the officers and Board Directors who have served this time with me…to each of the Chapter Committee heads and members who gave so much of their time and talent to serve others less fortunate…and to each of our Chapter’s 400-some members who do all the grunt work in our day-to-day operations and in special events.
THANK YOU, one and all! I hope I’ll be able to personally thank each one of you at our Annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 19, at the LOW Community Center.
Let me leave you with this parting thought:-
There are two main reasons why it’s so hard to solve a Redneck murder:
First, the DNA all matches.
Second, there are no dental records.
Dick Martin, President
AARP Holiday Luncheon
by Carolyn Wray, Publicity
Members and friends are invited to join us for our annual AARP Annual Christmas Luncheon at 11:30 AM on December 19 in the Community Center. The event is our annual potluck luncheon with members bringing main dishes, a vegetable dish, or dessert, to serve approximately eight people. Food should be delivered no later than 11:15 AM so everything can be in place when we will start the luncheon. The tables will be set up ahead of time. The eating utensils and napkins will be furnished by AARP.
The event is open to members and their friends. If you have never been to the Christmas luncheon, please come and meet a lot of friendly folks. You are welcome to become a member of the AARP group. Jonathan Morey has been invited to entertain us with Christmas songs.
The new slate of officers for AARP Chapter 5239 for 2012, recommended by the Board of Directors and approved at the November 21 AARP meeting, will be installed: President Dick Bradie, Vice President Tony Aris, Secretary Joan Albertella, Treasurer Joe McEuen, Director Dwight Mottet, Director Dick Durphy, Directors Lucille Churchill, Roxanne Kessler, and Bob Johnson.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
(Sagittarius and Capricorn)
Otis D. Adgerson, Dick Berra, Betty Collins, Donna Crawley, Nola Davidson,
Ray Dickinson, Jim Dionne, Marion Doherty, Judy Fahy, Nancy Grogan, Robert Haring, Jackie Hill, Ruth Hood, Marion Jacobeen, Joan King, David Kovarik, Hank Lewis, Lee Mintz, Judy Minzes, Jenny Nguyen, Pat Phillipo, James Protiva, Florence Ramey, Ed Rowan, Gail Sauro, Sue Schafer, Kathleen Stephens, Joseph Wascalus, Erlinda Wight, Elaine Witcher, and Boyce Wray
SUNSHINE REPORT
by Carolyn Durphy
Sympathy cards were sent to
Brian & Laurel Wares on the passing of Brian’s’ mother.
Get-well cards were sent to Jan Moore and Patti Batten.
If you know of a member who needs cheering up, contact Carolyn Durphy at 972-3306.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome new member Marilyne Anderson.
NOTES, BITS AND PIECES
Woods Care
by Jeanette Embrey
Thank you to all of the AARP members who have volunteered to be drivers in the past and to those who have just recently volunteered to help. We have enough drivers at the moment. But, we will send out a call when more drivers and handy men are needed. Again, thank you to all who have volunteered to help our neighbors when they are in need.
Final BBQ Report
by Dwight Mottet, Chief Chicken in Charge
The final numbers for our very successful 2011 Chicken BBQ Dinner on Election Day are now available. We had a total income of $ 6,149.00, minus total expenses of $3,371.93, leaving a net revenue $2777.07. Our members sold 654 tickets, and 670 BBQ chicken dinners were served. A total of 114 members volunteered.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all of you whose talents, dedication, humor and professional demeanor made this Election Day's event the best of the past eleven years I have been privileged to be your project chairman.
Donations Made to Charity by AARP 5239 in 2011
A total of $7,380.73 has been donated to charity this year. Recipients include: LOW Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, Fire and Rescue, Orange County Nutrition Center, TRIAD/Project Lifesaver, Orange County Free Clinic,
Lake Youth Foundation, Culpeper Safe House, Orange County Animal Shelter & Humane Society Orange County Sheriff’s Office/Citizens Police Academy, 4H Camp, and the AARP Foundation.
Resisting Aggression Through Defense (RAD)
by Dick Bradie, TRIAD
Imagine being out in a mall, shopping center, or just walking somewhere. What would you do if someone came up behind you and grabbed you for nefarious reasons? The RAD program (a series of eight 1.75-hour sessions will be held on Thursday evenings in the Teen Room at the LOW Community Center ) is designed for Vintage Virginians, male and female, to feel empowered and comfortable when moving around in an external environment. All situations are different and each one demands its own response. Learn how to cope in those situations and achieve a feeling of empowerment. Couples and singles are welcome.
If we continue to supply personnel for this program, then the excellent instruct-tor (ask anyone who has participated in the program of its benefits) will continue to come to LOW. This keeps us off the roads at night. The next series of classes starts on January 19, 2012, and goes for seven additional Thursdays. Please call Dick/Kathleen Bradie at 308-5507 to get more info about this valuable and possible life saving program.
Woods Care
by Jeanette Embrey
Thank you to all of the AARP members who have volunteered to be drivers in the past and to those who have just recently volunteered to help. We have enough drivers at the moment. But, we will send out a call when more drivers and handy men are needed. Again, thank you to all who have volunteered to help our neighbors when they are in need.
Final BBQ Report
by Dwight Mottet, Chief Chicken in Charge
The final numbers for our very successful 2011 Chicken BBQ Dinner on Election Day are now available. We had a total income of $ 6,149.00, minus total expenses of $3,371.93, leaving a net revenue $2777.07. Our members sold 654 tickets, and 670 BBQ chicken dinners were served. A total of 114 members volunteered.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all of you whose talents, dedication, humor and professional demeanor made this Election Day's event the best of the past eleven years I have been privileged to be your project chairman.
Donations Made to Charity by AARP 5239 in 2011
A total of $7,380.73 has been donated to charity this year. Recipients include: LOW Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, Fire and Rescue, Orange County Nutrition Center, TRIAD/Project Lifesaver, Orange County Free Clinic,
Lake Youth Foundation, Culpeper Safe House, Orange County Animal Shelter & Humane Society Orange County Sheriff’s Office/Citizens Police Academy, 4H Camp, and the AARP Foundation.
Resisting Aggression Through Defense (RAD)
by Dick Bradie, TRIAD
Imagine being out in a mall, shopping center, or just walking somewhere. What would you do if someone came up behind you and grabbed you for nefarious reasons? The RAD program (a series of eight 1.75-hour sessions will be held on Thursday evenings in the Teen Room at the LOW Community Center ) is designed for Vintage Virginians, male and female, to feel empowered and comfortable when moving around in an external environment. All situations are different and each one demands its own response. Learn how to cope in those situations and achieve a feeling of empowerment. Couples and singles are welcome.
If we continue to supply personnel for this program, then the excellent instruct-tor (ask anyone who has participated in the program of its benefits) will continue to come to LOW. This keeps us off the roads at night. The next series of classes starts on January 19, 2012, and goes for seven additional Thursdays. Please call Dick/Kathleen Bradie at 308-5507 to get more info about this valuable and possible life saving program.
Handling Your Medications
by Sandy Frame, Medical News
Traveling with medications? If you travel by car with medications, keep them in the passenger compartment, not in the trunk. And if you fly, take them in your carry-on bag. For optimal quality and effectiveness, most medications should be kept between 68 and 77 degrees, says the U.S. Pharmacopeia. A wider temperature range (59 to 86 degrees) is generally okay too, but avoid excessive heat. Pay particular attention if drug labels warn about proper storage temperature (some drugs, such as some insulins, require refrigeration.) If you order medications by mail, ask for overnight shipping; drugs that are particularly heat-sensitive are often sent in special packaging that keeps them cool.
At the January meeting I will have a handout with information about the proper disposal of no-longer-needed medications for those of you who cannot get to an unused drug recovery site.
This article on medications is reprinted from “Wellness Made Easy” found in the University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter, Volume 28, Issue 3, December 2011.
New Year for Political Leaders
by Pat Berry, Legislative News
Political activity at both the state and local levels is noticeably quiet after a noisy election period. In Richmond, members are currently getting drafts of all proposed legislation ready for submission to Legislative Services by the end of December for the 2012 session of the Virginia General Assembly which convenes on January 11. Because this is an even numbered year, members will be meeting in Richmond for 60 days. In odd numbered years, their session is scheduled for 30 days. That must have been one of the decisions made during the formation of the original Commonwealth.
As for political activity in Orange County, the Board of Supervisors is also getting ready for the New Year. Business will begin again in January when the Board reconvenes to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Just a peek at the new budget for the coming session shows a balanced budget with no tax increase. Business on the agenda includes funding for Phase 1 of the purchase of voting machines, funding for vehicle replacement for the sheriff’s department, and an increase of $200,425 for the school system in addition to a contingency reserve to restore 10 instructional assistants to the budget.
by Sandy Frame, Medical News
Traveling with medications? If you travel by car with medications, keep them in the passenger compartment, not in the trunk. And if you fly, take them in your carry-on bag. For optimal quality and effectiveness, most medications should be kept between 68 and 77 degrees, says the U.S. Pharmacopeia. A wider temperature range (59 to 86 degrees) is generally okay too, but avoid excessive heat. Pay particular attention if drug labels warn about proper storage temperature (some drugs, such as some insulins, require refrigeration.) If you order medications by mail, ask for overnight shipping; drugs that are particularly heat-sensitive are often sent in special packaging that keeps them cool.
At the January meeting I will have a handout with information about the proper disposal of no-longer-needed medications for those of you who cannot get to an unused drug recovery site.
This article on medications is reprinted from “Wellness Made Easy” found in the University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter, Volume 28, Issue 3, December 2011.
New Year for Political Leaders
by Pat Berry, Legislative News
Political activity at both the state and local levels is noticeably quiet after a noisy election period. In Richmond, members are currently getting drafts of all proposed legislation ready for submission to Legislative Services by the end of December for the 2012 session of the Virginia General Assembly which convenes on January 11. Because this is an even numbered year, members will be meeting in Richmond for 60 days. In odd numbered years, their session is scheduled for 30 days. That must have been one of the decisions made during the formation of the original Commonwealth.
As for political activity in Orange County, the Board of Supervisors is also getting ready for the New Year. Business will begin again in January when the Board reconvenes to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Just a peek at the new budget for the coming session shows a balanced budget with no tax increase. Business on the agenda includes funding for Phase 1 of the purchase of voting machines, funding for vehicle replacement for the sheriff’s department, and an increase of $200,425 for the school system in addition to a contingency reserve to restore 10 instructional assistants to the budget.
Highlights of the December Meeting
by Pam Nalls, Secretary
-Please join us for the Mon/Dec 19, AARP Holiday Luncheon at the Community Center at 11:30 AM. Please bring food items to the CC by 11:15.A.M.
- Dick Bradie advised the next TRIAD/Resisting Aggression Defense class will begin JAN 19, 2012. Also, the Visitors Center in Orange needs more volunteers. Info: Bradies at 308-5507
- Patti Batten provided the Silent Auction results and also announced that Mary Hudak will be replacing her as the new Silent Auction Chair. Thank you Patti for the wonderful job you have done for the Silent Auction and good luck in your future endeavors.
-Sunshine Chair Carolyn Durphy, advised that Jan Moore was home from the hospital.
-Refreshment Chair Alice Ggras, announced that more refreshments were needed for the Jan 2012 meeting.
-Paul Tobin conducted the 50/50 drawing; Bruce Boyd was the winner of $54.50.
