Harry Kiesler

Laughing is Good for the Soul

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…. Lynda Martinez

I still can’t believe people’s survival instincts told them to grab toilet paper. If I had only known in March it would be my last time in a restaurant, I would have ordered dessert.

Let’s Laugh at Covid-19

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…. Lynda Martinez

I was in a long line at 7:45 AM today at the grocery store that opened at 8:00 for seniors only.  A young man came from the parking lot and tried to cut in at the front of the line, but an old lady beat him back into the parking lot with her cane.  He returned and tried to cut in again, but an old man punched him in the gut, then kicked him to the ground and rolled him away.  As he approached the line for the 3rd time, he said, “If you don’t let me unlock the door, you’ll never get in there.”

…. Joy Walsh

When I was a kid, my parents would always say, “Excuse my French” just after a swear word.  I’ll never forget my first day at school when my teacher asked if any of us knew any French.

President … Ken Schieck

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National AARP continues to share current Covid-19 information every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. PDT; phone # is 855-274-9507.

Again, many thanks to Thelma Bridges and her telephone committee, who have contacted all our members every week checking to see if they are safe and have all the items they need.  A device as simple as a telephone can assist us in keeping our AARP bonds with each other.  It goes without saying that members who have email and phones should also keep up any contacts they have with other members.

Thanks to Paul and Sharon Levine, who hosted another Zoom general meeting on Tuesday, July 21; there were 30 attendees, including officers.  Please consider joining the next general meeting on Tuesday, August 18.  And remind fellow members to attend as well!  Just as we allow guests to attend three meetings without cost, we can allow guests to attend three of our Zoom meetings.

REMINDER:  As of the beginning of July, National AARP has cancelled all in-person AARP general meetings.  We will continue to hold our meetings using Zoom or other technologies until further notice.

National AARP wants to hear from you about what policies you think AARP should pursue to improve the lives of people as they age.  Send your ideas to policy@aarp.org.

Please check our chapter’s campbellaarp.org website for information on positions with the Red Cross.

Thanks to Lynda Martinez, Sheila Bailey, Shelly Schwartz, Marilyn Clough, and Angie Jaggars for last month’s Glad Tidings and Jokes!

August Meeting … Paul Levine and Margaret Schieck

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The scheduled speaker for our August 18 Zoom meeting is Belinda Sifford, Chair of the Access Advisors, a support group of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor).  She will discuss museum access in the time of Covid-19 and the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We will send email invitations to members on Monday, August 17.

Troop Support … Angie Jaggars

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Let’s keep our Troop Support program alive!  Please send me names of any active overseas military individuals.  Check with your friends, neighbors, etc.  These folks still need our encouragement.

Pack-a-Back 2020 … Marilyn Clough

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Fifty percent of the kids who participate in Sacred Heart’s school-related programs do not have internet access at home.  With the challenges facing them–and all of us–this year, the best way for us to help is to send a gift of money directly to Sacred Heart Community Service at 1381 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110.

Please note on your check that you are an AARP Chapter 5151 member.  This is a necessary departure from our usual operation, and not as much fun, but so much appreciated by all those involved in enriching the lives and futures of these kids.