President’s Letter
Our first meeting of the New Year was a great success. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces – returning and new. The Program Committee outdid themselves with the selection of Officer Sillitoe (the Watershed Manager) as our first speaker. His presentation was informative and his visual aids were eye-opening, especially the picture of the abandoned SUV that will live in the Watershed forever.
The next meeting on February 20 will be equally exciting and very senior-oriented. I won’t give the show away, but try hard to join us for this very pertinent presentation. We will have a live demonstration of something that could impact some of us or those dear to us.
Our volunteers are working away on the new activities I mentioned in last month’s Perspectives. We are close to a date for the Shredder Event, so start gathering up those documents/papers that need proper disposal for your protection. Identity theft is an ongoing and increasing crime, particularly against “Vintage Virginians.”
A case in point: my brother was sitting at his breakfast table the other day looking glum when his wife came into the kitchen. She said, “What’s up?” He replied, “I have bad news and good news.” She said, “Tell me the bad news first.” His reply was, “We have missed three mortgage payments, our college loan payback is overdue, and
the car payment is late.” “Wow,” she
said, “what’s the good news?” He replied with a smile, “Someone stole our identity!”
Dick Bradie, President
Program to Feature Elaine Anderson, OC TRIAD, Project Lifesaver
by Carolyn Wray, Publicity
The February 20 meeting of AARP, Chapter, 5239 will feature guest speaker Elaine Anderson, the head of the Orange County TRIAD Program – the most active TRIAD in the Commonwealth and one of the most active in the nation since 2001. She takes the role as a senior advocate very seriously and the senior citizens value her support of the TRIAD program by volunteering their time and energy. TRIAD is an important part of community policing, with focus on reducing fear of crime and improving the quality of life for senior citizens. Older people are the most rapidly growing segment of the population. One in every eight Americans is already age 65 or older, a total of more than 33 million citizens.
TRIAD is a volunteer partnership involving the Sheriff, Police Chiefs, and the County AARP or other older retired leadership. The primary goals are to reduce the instances of criminals hurting older people and to help law enforcement services. They provide for chances to share information between law enforcement and senior citizens.
The meeting will begin at 9:30 AM with sweets and coffee, followed by the program at 10 AM. This will be a most important meeting for the AARP group to hear and get involved in. Our TRIAD leaders in Lake of the Woods are Dick and Kathleen Bradie, who keep us aware of what is going on. The meeting is Monday, February 20 at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse.
NOTICE
The Post Office charges AARP for all returned mail. If you have your mail forwarded to an alternate address during the year, and you want to receive your copy of Perspectives at that address, send your new/temporary address to Carla at cpw_low@yahoo.com or call 972-3436. Give the months you will be away and Carla will restart your Perspectives at the LOW address.
We mail during the first two weeks of the month.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
(Aquarius and Pisces)
Roger Anderson, Kathleen Bradie, Neil Buttimer, Jack Doherty, Barbara Ehlen, Irving Grimes, Benjamin Jason, Ed Kessler, Norma Lanier, Jeanne Larsen, Frank Liberti, Patricia Lieb, Joan Litschert, Sylvia Lyngle, Mike Musatow, Peter Rainey, Barbara Rakes, Mary Lou Roth, Bob Schafer, Alton Smith, Micky Talbott, Clair Wescott, Russell Williams, Patricia Witmer, Jody Zogran, and Ray Zogran
SUNSHINE REPORT
Get well cards were sent to Sandi Plummer and Marie Johnson.
If you know of a member who needs cheering up, contact Carolyn Durphy at 972-3306.
Silent Auction News for 2012
Our January auction results were pretty slim, probably due to the comedown from the holiday highs. Now that we have had a chance to get back into the swing of things, let’s keep the auction one of our major fundraisers by supporting it with donated items. Try to get items to Mary Hudak at 201 Washington Street. She will also accept them the day of the meeting, but please produce them early so they can be processed.
Don’t forget your donation to the Wilderness Food Pantry! The Pantry is truly grateful to AARP for your donations! We will be collecting grocery items for the Food Pantry at the AARP February meeting. Peanut butter, jelly, cereal and tuna fish are especially needed now. Canned meats and sides are also a great choice. PLEASE no personal items.
The Food Bank also needs your used egg cartons as well as plastic grocery bags. Any and all items will be appreciated.
Rosemary Walker is collecting unused all-occasion cards with envelopes that are in good condition to sell at the Lion's Shed when they are opened on Saturday mornings; coupons for education, such as Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and Campbell's soup labels.
Betty Hughes needs the following items for the OC Animal Shelter: towels, blankets, canned cat and dog food and kitty litter. She is also seeking knitting yarn for a volunteer who is making cat beds. Betty also collects eyeglasses for the Lions eye glass-recycling program.
A special thank you goes to all those who save these items for charity.
New Members
Welcome to our new members who joined in January: Connie and John Cannon, Judy Chess, and Mary Hoffman
Report Email Address Changes
AARP Chapter 5239 uses emails to alert members to upcoming events and happenings. To avoid being “out of touch,” please pass along your new email address whenever you change it. Send an e-mail to:
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Check out our chapter blog:
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Medical News
by Sandy Frame
Three Exercises for Flexible, Strong Knees
* Heel slide—Lie on your back with your legs straight out in front of you, arms at your side. Slide your left heel toward your buttocks, bending your knee as you go STOP at the point that your heel can go no farther; hold two to five seconds, then slowly lower back to the starting position. Repeat with the right heel. Do two sets of 10 slides, alternating legs, once daily.
* Quad tightener—Learn to do this before doing number 3. Lie on your back with one leg straight and the other bent. Place a small towel under the knee of the straight leg. Press the back of your knee down into the towel; this will tighten the top of your thigh. Hold for three to five seconds. Do two sets of 10 repetitions with each leg.
* Leg raise—Lie on your back with your legs straight out in front of you, arms at your sides. Bend the right knee but keep the right foot on the floor or bed. Keep your left leg straight as you flex your left foot (bring it towards you), and gently pull in your abdominal muscles. Tighten your left thigh and raise your left leg up six to eight inches from the surface. Hold for two seconds and then slowly lower back to the surface. Raise the left leg 10 times. Repeat using the right leg. Do two sets, once daily.
Women’s Health Reporter, Volume 12/Number 12, December 2011.
Legislative News
by Pat Berry
Sequestration? What’s that?
In an election year, there are lots of opinions expressed during the debates, in campaign ads and on the editorial pages. One of the hot topics is how to reduce the national debt. Some of the questions that might cross your mind are:
How did the national debt get to be so big?
Who determines how much interest is paid on the national debt?
How much U.S. debt is owned by foreign countries?
The AARP has put together a National Debt Glossary that explains a lot of the terms used and provides an insight into why this topic comes up so often in political discussions. Go to the AARP home page at AARP.org and click on “Politics and Society”; then click again on “Government and Elections”. Scroll down to Your Guide to Understanding the National Debt, From A-Z and click one more time.
It’s certainly not as much fun as reading about the Oscar nominations but it may help while you are watching the evening news.
Highlights of January Meeting
by Joan Albertella, Secretary
* Dick Bradie stressed the need for additional volunteers, especially as replacements for those who have resigned. Volunteers are needed for the following activities: Election Day Barbecue chair, Chapter meeting set up, car fit, VIN etching and shredder events, assistant greeters at the Chapter meetings, and volunteers for the Orange Visitor’s Bureau. Over 46,000 volunteer hours have been logged per Sandy Wemmerus.
* Next Driver Safety Course will be held at the Community Center, Mar 29-30, 2012. Contact Bob Sherba at 972-0783 for sign-up.
* Crime Solvers Group meets in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on the second Thursday of the month. Contact Tony Aris at 972-2016 if you are interested in joining.
* Kathleen Bradie asked for photo prints from Chapter meetings, functions, trips, etc. for the chapter’s scrapbook.
* Mary Hudak announced that the committee will be accepting new (not worn) clothes for the auction.
* Approximately 89 members attended the meeting.
* The 50/50 winner of $66 was Jim Fargo.
* The next chapter meeting will be on Monday, February 20, at the Clubhouse.
From our treasurer: Thank you to the 129 members who paid their dues in January. This brings our renewals for this year to a total of 162 to date. If you haven’t paid send check to AARP5239, PO Box, Locust Grove, VA 22508 or pay at the February meeting.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
January 2012 Newsletter
President’s letter
Well, here we are at the beginning of a new year, and a new (mostly) panel of folks to run our wonderful and successful chapter. I know that the transitions will be seamless, and we will continue on our well-trod path to good deeds, care for our seniors, and continued general benefit for all. The holidays are over; we've all eaten too much, maybe tipped a few extra toddies or nogs, but generally enjoyed the season and our families. And now it's time to get back to work.
Chapter 5239 will flow along as it has during our many administrations since inception. One change, however, might have to be accommodated. The President's message here in Perspectives may not have a humorous tale each month. Unfortunately, most of my stories and jokes are not for mixed company, but if I can locate Dick Martin's source, we may get some laughs after all.
We have a number of new activities coming up this year in addition to our traditional efforts. We are going to need our steadfast volunteers to stay in place as much as possible, and we have to develop a cadre of new volunteers. Either our new Veep or one of our Directors will be seeking assistance with the performance of old and new endeavors, and we will be carrying on Dick Martin's open door policy. Any ideas for new things for the Chapter to be engaged in will always be given consider4ation.
Hope to see all of you at our January 16 meeting at the Clubhouse.
Dick Bradie, President
Chapter Focuses on Area
Watershed Issues
by Carolyn Wray, Publicity
Lee Sillitoe, Watershed Property Manager for the City of Fredericksburg will be the speaker at the AARP meeting on Monday, January 16. His main points of interest are environmental awareness, the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers (the source of our drinking water), the historic attributes of both rivers, the current use of both watersheds, and what lies ahead for them. Mr. Sillitoe has a degree in Geology from the University of Mary Washington. He served 20 years in the U. S. Marines, was a commercial fisherman for 10 years, and has been in his present position for four years.
The meeting will begin at 9:30 AM with sweets and coffee, and the program will begin at 10 AM. Everyone is invited to join us for the program—the first in 2012—and to become an active member of this friendly group of senior citizens.
2012 Dues Now Being Collected
January is the month to renew your yearly dues. Please send your check for $7 per person to AARP 5239, P.O. Box 945, Locust Grove, VA 22508. If you joined at the September, October, November or December meetings you dues are paid until December 31, 2013. Also several people have already paid their 2012 dues because they doubled paid early last year or already paid for 2012. If you are not sure call Carla at 972-3436 or Joe McEuen at 972-2054.
January BIRTHDAYS
(Capricorn and Aquarius)
Joan Albertella, Billy Bearden, Richard Bergmann, Chris Burr, Katherine Causby, William Charest, Alberta Diamonstein, Joan Duy, Rosalind Gantz, Mary Hannon, Carol Hein, Marie Johnson, Karen Kovarik, Angelo Laviano, Judith McCann, Jim Moore, Toby Musatow, Olga Patnode, Dick Phillipo, Sandra Plummer, Raymond Poole, Richard Stephens, Bill Walker, Bill Wemmerus, and Carolyn Wright
SUNSHINE REPORT
by Carolyn Durphy
Get-well cards were sent to Lee Frame, Carolyn Lewis, and George Webb
If you know of a member who needs cheering up, contact Carolyn Durphy at 972-3306.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to new member Doris Williams.
TRIPS AND TOURS
The Travel Committee needs volunteers willing to select, organize, and lead tours ranging from one day to several days. Volunteer now to be a part of this committee by calling Roxanne at 972-8364.
April 23 to April 27—Join us on a great trip to Savannah and Charleston! Four-night tour will include two nights in Charleston and two nights in Savannah. We'll see CSS Hunley, discovered in 1995 after being sunk in 1864, the first submarine! Also visit Magnolia Planta-tion for a tour and tram ride; we'll go to Ft. Sumter, visit the Mighty 8th Air force museum, shop in Charleston's historic district, and more, more, more!
Price of $595 per person double, $784 per person single, and includes bus, baggage handling, bus driver tip, four
breakfasts, three dinners, musical revue, tour of Mercer-WIlliams House and more.
A deposit of $25 per person will hold your reservation. For info, call Kathi Martin at 972-5242. Flyers will be available at the Christmas Luncheon.
NOTICE
The Post Office does not forward this newsletter. If you have an alternate address during the year, and you want to receive your copy of the Perspectives send your new/temporary address to Carla at cpw_low@yahoo .com or call 972-3436. Include the dates you will be away. If you move please let us know so we can remove your name from the mailing and
e-mail lists or give us new information if you want to remain a chapter member.
NOTES, BITS AND PIECES
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 instructor (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.
Silent Auction News for 2012
Please bring your goodies to the home of Mary Hudak, (our new Silent Auctioneer), the Saturday before the General Meeting each month. Mary lives at 201 Washington Street. She and her group will then place values on the items, and they will be ready for the meeting. If items cannot be brought on that Saturday, please get them to the Clubhouse early the morning of the meeting.
Soothing Aching Knees with Exercise and Other Non-Drug Options
Millions of Americans suffer from aching knees caused by osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA starts when the cartilage that pads the bones of the knee begins to wear away causing the bones to rub against each other. Symptoms range from stiffness and intermittent mild pain to chronic pain that doesn’t stop even when you are resting. Fortunately, a number of non-drug treatments can help relieve the pain. These include:
Ice or heat: If your knees feel sore or are swollen use ice. If they feel stiff apply heat. Apply whichever is appro-priate for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day but no more than once per hour.
Knee Brace: If you decide to try a knee brace, wear it only during activities that are uncomfortable such as walking long distances, climbing stairs or dancing. Don’t wear the brace when resting or doing activities that do not stress the knees as this can result in weakening the muscles supporting your knees.
Massage: Massage can help relieve muscle tension associated with OA. It can also help boost circulation to the affected joint, which can decrease joint stiffness overall and promote cartilage repair. You can do your own massaging by simply rubbing the muscles around the knee – not the kneecap.
Next issue I will outline some simple exercises to promote flexible, strong knees.
Reprinted in part from Women’s Health Reporter, Volume 12, Number 12, December 2011
Highlights of the DEC Meeting
by Pam Nalls
· After a wonderful Christmas luncheon, the LOW AARP 2012 Officers/ Directors were sworn in by Mary Kofron, Virginia AARP Representative.
· LOW AARP’s 2011 Charity Donations totaled $7,330.73. The true highlight of our Christmas luncheon was the presentation by Dick Martin of the AARP’s 2011 charity donations.
· Dick Bradie advised the next TRIAD/Resisting Aggression Defense (RAD) class will begin January 19, 2012, and still has room for more participants.
· Kathleen Bradie conducted the 50/50 drawing; Lucille Churchill was the lucky winner of $81.
· The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Wilderness Library on Monday, January 9, at 10AM.
· Our next General Meeting will be on Monday, January 16, at the Clubhouse beginning with refreshments at 9:30AM.
Thanks from the Wilderness Food Pantry for your checks and cash. This time of year there is a lot of call on the Pantry for not only money, but canned goods—meats, veggies, soups, sides. A basket will be available at the January meeting. (No personal items please.) Bring your used egg cartons as well as plastic grocery bags, also. Any items will be appreciated.
Both Rosemary Walker at 972-1375 and Marie Barrett at 972-5572 will be collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels.
Betty Hughes needs the following items for the OC Animal Shelter: towels, blankets, canned cat and dog food and kitty litter. She is also seeking knitting yarn for a volunteer who is making cat beds. Betty also collects eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions recycling program. Items for the animal shelter should be given DIRECTLY to Betty Hughes and not placed in the Food Pantry box.
A special thank you goes to all those who save these items for charity.
Well, here we are at the beginning of a new year, and a new (mostly) panel of folks to run our wonderful and successful chapter. I know that the transitions will be seamless, and we will continue on our well-trod path to good deeds, care for our seniors, and continued general benefit for all. The holidays are over; we've all eaten too much, maybe tipped a few extra toddies or nogs, but generally enjoyed the season and our families. And now it's time to get back to work.
Chapter 5239 will flow along as it has during our many administrations since inception. One change, however, might have to be accommodated. The President's message here in Perspectives may not have a humorous tale each month. Unfortunately, most of my stories and jokes are not for mixed company, but if I can locate Dick Martin's source, we may get some laughs after all.
We have a number of new activities coming up this year in addition to our traditional efforts. We are going to need our steadfast volunteers to stay in place as much as possible, and we have to develop a cadre of new volunteers. Either our new Veep or one of our Directors will be seeking assistance with the performance of old and new endeavors, and we will be carrying on Dick Martin's open door policy. Any ideas for new things for the Chapter to be engaged in will always be given consider4ation.
Hope to see all of you at our January 16 meeting at the Clubhouse.
Dick Bradie, President
Chapter Focuses on Area
Watershed Issues
by Carolyn Wray, Publicity
Lee Sillitoe, Watershed Property Manager for the City of Fredericksburg will be the speaker at the AARP meeting on Monday, January 16. His main points of interest are environmental awareness, the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers (the source of our drinking water), the historic attributes of both rivers, the current use of both watersheds, and what lies ahead for them. Mr. Sillitoe has a degree in Geology from the University of Mary Washington. He served 20 years in the U. S. Marines, was a commercial fisherman for 10 years, and has been in his present position for four years.
The meeting will begin at 9:30 AM with sweets and coffee, and the program will begin at 10 AM. Everyone is invited to join us for the program—the first in 2012—and to become an active member of this friendly group of senior citizens.
2012 Dues Now Being Collected
January is the month to renew your yearly dues. Please send your check for $7 per person to AARP 5239, P.O. Box 945, Locust Grove, VA 22508. If you joined at the September, October, November or December meetings you dues are paid until December 31, 2013. Also several people have already paid their 2012 dues because they doubled paid early last year or already paid for 2012. If you are not sure call Carla at 972-3436 or Joe McEuen at 972-2054.
January BIRTHDAYS
(Capricorn and Aquarius)
Joan Albertella, Billy Bearden, Richard Bergmann, Chris Burr, Katherine Causby, William Charest, Alberta Diamonstein, Joan Duy, Rosalind Gantz, Mary Hannon, Carol Hein, Marie Johnson, Karen Kovarik, Angelo Laviano, Judith McCann, Jim Moore, Toby Musatow, Olga Patnode, Dick Phillipo, Sandra Plummer, Raymond Poole, Richard Stephens, Bill Walker, Bill Wemmerus, and Carolyn Wright
SUNSHINE REPORT
by Carolyn Durphy
Get-well cards were sent to Lee Frame, Carolyn Lewis, and George Webb
If you know of a member who needs cheering up, contact Carolyn Durphy at 972-3306.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to new member Doris Williams.
TRIPS AND TOURS
The Travel Committee needs volunteers willing to select, organize, and lead tours ranging from one day to several days. Volunteer now to be a part of this committee by calling Roxanne at 972-8364.
April 23 to April 27—Join us on a great trip to Savannah and Charleston! Four-night tour will include two nights in Charleston and two nights in Savannah. We'll see CSS Hunley, discovered in 1995 after being sunk in 1864, the first submarine! Also visit Magnolia Planta-tion for a tour and tram ride; we'll go to Ft. Sumter, visit the Mighty 8th Air force museum, shop in Charleston's historic district, and more, more, more!
Price of $595 per person double, $784 per person single, and includes bus, baggage handling, bus driver tip, four
breakfasts, three dinners, musical revue, tour of Mercer-WIlliams House and more.
A deposit of $25 per person will hold your reservation. For info, call Kathi Martin at 972-5242. Flyers will be available at the Christmas Luncheon.
NOTICE
The Post Office does not forward this newsletter. If you have an alternate address during the year, and you want to receive your copy of the Perspectives send your new/temporary address to Carla at cpw_low@yahoo .com or call 972-3436. Include the dates you will be away. If you move please let us know so we can remove your name from the mailing and
e-mail lists or give us new information if you want to remain a chapter member.
NOTES, BITS AND PIECES
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 instructor (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.
Silent Auction News for 2012
Please bring your goodies to the home of Mary Hudak, (our new Silent Auctioneer), the Saturday before the General Meeting each month. Mary lives at 201 Washington Street. She and her group will then place values on the items, and they will be ready for the meeting. If items cannot be brought on that Saturday, please get them to the Clubhouse early the morning of the meeting.
Soothing Aching Knees with Exercise and Other Non-Drug Options
Millions of Americans suffer from aching knees caused by osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA starts when the cartilage that pads the bones of the knee begins to wear away causing the bones to rub against each other. Symptoms range from stiffness and intermittent mild pain to chronic pain that doesn’t stop even when you are resting. Fortunately, a number of non-drug treatments can help relieve the pain. These include:
Ice or heat: If your knees feel sore or are swollen use ice. If they feel stiff apply heat. Apply whichever is appro-priate for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day but no more than once per hour.
Knee Brace: If you decide to try a knee brace, wear it only during activities that are uncomfortable such as walking long distances, climbing stairs or dancing. Don’t wear the brace when resting or doing activities that do not stress the knees as this can result in weakening the muscles supporting your knees.
Massage: Massage can help relieve muscle tension associated with OA. It can also help boost circulation to the affected joint, which can decrease joint stiffness overall and promote cartilage repair. You can do your own massaging by simply rubbing the muscles around the knee – not the kneecap.
Next issue I will outline some simple exercises to promote flexible, strong knees.
Reprinted in part from Women’s Health Reporter, Volume 12, Number 12, December 2011
Highlights of the DEC Meeting
by Pam Nalls
· After a wonderful Christmas luncheon, the LOW AARP 2012 Officers/ Directors were sworn in by Mary Kofron, Virginia AARP Representative.
· LOW AARP’s 2011 Charity Donations totaled $7,330.73. The true highlight of our Christmas luncheon was the presentation by Dick Martin of the AARP’s 2011 charity donations.
· Dick Bradie advised the next TRIAD/Resisting Aggression Defense (RAD) class will begin January 19, 2012, and still has room for more participants.
· Kathleen Bradie conducted the 50/50 drawing; Lucille Churchill was the lucky winner of $81.
· The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Wilderness Library on Monday, January 9, at 10AM.
· Our next General Meeting will be on Monday, January 16, at the Clubhouse beginning with refreshments at 9:30AM.
Thanks from the Wilderness Food Pantry for your checks and cash. This time of year there is a lot of call on the Pantry for not only money, but canned goods—meats, veggies, soups, sides. A basket will be available at the January meeting. (No personal items please.) Bring your used egg cartons as well as plastic grocery bags, also. Any items will be appreciated.
Both Rosemary Walker at 972-1375 and Marie Barrett at 972-5572 will be collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels.
Betty Hughes needs the following items for the OC Animal Shelter: towels, blankets, canned cat and dog food and kitty litter. She is also seeking knitting yarn for a volunteer who is making cat beds. Betty also collects eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions recycling program. Items for the animal shelter should be given DIRECTLY to Betty Hughes and not placed in the Food Pantry box.
A special thank you goes to all those who save these items for charity.
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