Month: January 2017

We continue to send TWO boxes overseas each month and they are greatly appreciated. So your contributions are very much NEEDED. Please bring small packaged snacks, nuts, candies, etc.

Two paddies were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind him and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one man digging a hole, the other filling it in again. An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t understand what they were doing. So he asked the hole digger, “I’m impressed by the effort you two are putting in to your work, but I don’t get it – why do you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and fill it up again?” The hole digger wiped his brow and sighed, “Well, I suppose it probably looks odd because we’re normally a three-person team. But today the lad who plants the trees called in sick.”

Get well cards to were sent to Joe Roman, Bob Kam, Lee Billings, and Joan Etheridge. A sympathy card was mailed to Marilyn Simpkins for the loss of her son in law.

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Your tours committee would like to plan some day trips of interest to the chapter. We became discouraged because of seeming lack of interest in the trips we presented, so we would like some input from you. We certainly understand that price is a big factor and we do our best to be economical. Give your big idea to Marilyn or Marlene at the meeting or by phone and we’ll see what we can do.

AARP volunteers are available to prepare your income tax at the Campbell Community Center in room E46 on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk-ins are taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Appointments can be made on-site in room E46 during regular operating hours, except for OUTREACH customers who can call 408-866-2146 to make an appointment. The same service is available at many other community centers. Check out aarp.org to find one close to you.

There is a bill coming that will help people working in small businesses to have a retirement program. Secure Choice Retirement Program, SB 1234 (de Leon) is now in print as a “spot”(placeholder) bill. If you’re interested in reading the whole thing go to: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/sen/sb_1201-1250/sb_1234_bill_20160218_introduced.htm

This is AARP’s #1 priority for 2016. It will provide a more secure future for those who have not had access to a retirement program. This is not a Defined Benefit Plan; it is a Defined Contribution Plan. People do not opt into this program – they are automatically signed up but they can opt out. The reason for the bill:

 In California 6.3 million private sector workers lack access to a workplace retirement plan.

 Nearly half (47%) of California workers –public and private– will retire with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level (about $22,000 a year).

 75% of workers without access to a plan work for a company with 100 or fewer employees.

 A large majority (64%) are people of color, with Latinos making up the largest share (46%) of that total.

We’re looking forward to this bill passing, not so much for those of us who are already retired, but the millions who would like to retire someday, and at this point, won’t have the money to do it.

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Executive Board Meeting, Wesley Manor —  Second Tuesday each month 10:00 am

Chapter Meeting Campbell Community Center, Room Q80 — Third Tuesday each month 9:30 am

March drawings at three for $1 are:

Curves Fitness Center

(3 month free membership)

2990 Union Ave, San Jose 408-626-7053

(Thanks to Veronika Phillips)

Café San Jose

1583 Meridian Ave, San Jose 408-265-3020

(Thanks to Libby Harbour)

Campbell Express

(Thanks to the Howe Family)

February Winners were:

          Capers Loft Bar: Jill Ghi, Guest

          French Nails: Amelia Coronel

          Campbell Express: Mary Stanton

Join us for a special presentation from the Campbell Adult Center staff. Learn about the array of classes, trips, groups/clubs, lunch program, and much more. The goal of the Adult Center is to enhance the quality of life for older adults age 50+ by providing opportunities to engage, stay active, and alleviate isolation. Over 1,100 current members in Campbell and surrounding cities participate at the Adult Center 50+. Program will be presented by Donna Rice, Senior Services Coordinator and Tina Wong-Erling, Senior Services Supervisor.