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Meeting Reminder

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 Meeting Reminder

February 16, 10:00 a.m.

Social Time 9:30 a.m.

Campbell Community Center Room Q80

Please bring books to share and Treasure Chest items. Leave food, clean clothing and bedding, and canned food for Sacred Heart outside the meeting room on the bench. Put new and used greeting cards in the box on the troop table. Please do not bring garage sale type items for Sacred Heart. Bring your items for the GI’s into the meeting area.

Lunch after meeting:

Goodie’s Restaurant

2201 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell  369-1236
Program:

Liz Gibbons, Campbell Vice-Mayor

Community Service

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Community Service…Sheila Gold

I love to eat out—a better cook than I prepares the food, I get served and I usually have enough food left over for another meal.  It also gives me the opportunity to get acquainted with cultures I know very little about.  In just a quick glance through the Yellow Pages, I found Italian, Greek, Mexican, Thai, Ethiopian, German, French,  Japanese, Chinese and Indian restaurants, many of them mom and pop ventures assuring me of personal service. Along with gastronomic experiences, I revel in the vast array of cultural opportunities we have in our area.  Like museums but don’t want to drive to San Francisco?  Head downtown to the San Jose Museum of Art or the Quilt Museum; enjoy visiting the Stanford University campus and explore the Cantor Museum for the Arts which is free and  contains permanent collections as well as visiting exhibits; and don’t miss the Triton Museum in Santa Clara as well as the museum on  Santa Clara University’s  campus (there’s a parking fee). Your tax dollars have provided wellstocked libraries  in Santa Clara County so take advantage of the variety of dvd’s and cd’s in different languages. The combined San Jose State University/ San Jose Public Library is an award-winning library and accessible by public transportation. We are so lucky to live in such a vibrant area! Enjoy!

President’s Message

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President…Marlene Hruby

Thanks to those who attended the January 20th anniversary luncheon. It was an experiment that had good points and bad points. I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless. We will discuss venue  and date for this year’s luncheon during the summer.
There was a problem with the hard copy mailing list for the January Dispatch. The zip codes were mostly wrong, although only a few were returned to me. I am so sorry. The list has now been checked and rechecked so this issue should be delivered correctly. I have also heard second and third hand that some members did not receive other issues. If there is a problem with delivery, you need to tell ME. I can’t fix it if I don’t know there is a problem, either by snail mail or e-mail.
Let’s all do our part in recruiting new members for our chapter. Pick up a couple chapter brochures to give to neighbors and friends, even enemies. See you on February 16.

CHAIRPERSONS

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Comm Service     Sheila Gold

Legislative       Daniel Nnorth

Tours           Marilyn Clough

Membership    Shelly Schwartz

Opportunity Dwg   Carol Barcelos

Newsletter    Maribel Santos

Refreshments       Ken Schieck

Sunshine       Irene Elardo

Telephone             Thelma Bridges

Public Relations    Karen Sanfilippo

Social Activities     Bette Maniglia

Treasure Chest    Jan Delucchi

Troop Support      Angie Jaggars

Lunch Coord.        Marilyn Simpkins
Nominating  Committee

Bette Maniglia

Jan DeLucchi

Shelly Schwartz

Karen Sanfilippo

Dominic Donato

Marilyn Clough

Thelma Bridges

OFFICERS

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CAMPBELL AREA CHAPTER 5151 of AARP  OFFICERS

President     Marlene Hruby

VP/Programs      Ken Schieck

Secretary            Margaret Schieck

Treasurer     Rick Loek

AsstTreasurer     Sue McMillan

Past President    Marilyn Clough

SUNSHINE

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Sunshine…Irene Elardo

“B” Wrinkle, former member, passed away and a sympathy card was sent to her daughter Kim Vazquez. Get well cards went to Jan Delucchi, Ken Schieck and Margaret Schieck. Hope all have a great 2016

OPPORTUNITY TICKETS

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Opportunity Tickets… Carol Barcelos 

December winners were:

French Nails (Manicure—2)

2091 S. Bascom Ave. #A, Campbell 879-0609

Dot McElligott, Dolores McGinnis

Dickie’s BBQ—Dick Cress

Campbell Express—Joy Walsh

AARP T-Shirts—Lin Kao, Merry Wilkins,

Virginia Hansen

MEMBERSHIP

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Membership…Shelley Schwartz

Happy New Year Everyone!  Yes, it’s a new year and I’m collecting membership dues!  If you would like to continue receiving your copy of The Dispatch by regular mail, your annual membership fee is $15.  If you would like to receive The Dispatch, in color, by e-mail, your annual membership fee is $12.  I will also need your current e-mail address. Membership renewals are due no later than March 1st. Please mail your check NOW while you are thinking about it. Thanks. Also, please check your AARP National Membership Card’s expiration date to see if you need to renew.  Your membership number appears on the front of the red card and on your AARP magazine.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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Community Service…Sheila Gold

The new year is here and I wish all our members and their families all the best.  The “best” is good health so I hope you’re following doctors’ orders by eating well and exercising regularly and keeping a positive outlook on life.  Doing puzzles, learning a new language and/or taking classes help to keep your mind sharp and are fun. The internet offers unlimited learning -Senior Net is where I’ve taken classes and the instructors are great and patient, classes are  usually limited to 12 so, with 2 assistants for each class, you get individual help.  Check out the area’s community centers where you’ll find classes, low-cost meals and programs especially for seniors. Of course, I’ll put a big plug into this message for doing volunteer work-it’s sooo satisfying. Hope to interview some of our energetic volunteers for the next newsletter.

Remember, for me a balanced diet is a piece of good dark chocolate in each hand. The best to you.