To renew your membership for 2019, fill out the application on page 4 of the November Newsletter and mail to Shelly’s address, which is on page 2 of the November Newsletter.
Harry Kiesler
Community Service…Marilyn Clough
Hopefully, many of you helped in your own way with getting out this month’s vote in the mid-term election. What a relief that’s over! Now we can concentrate on collecting our volunteer hours; rounding up eyeglasses, hearing aids, books-on-tape, and other useful items; and putting a bag together for Sacred Heart Community Service. A year-round need exists for all these items (except the election!) As Thanksgiving season draws near, we in our community can certainly appreciate how fortunate we are personally and that so many organizations, including our chapter, exist to help others.
Nominating Committee…Jan Deluchi
During the next meeting, members will be voting on the 2019 Slate of Officers and Chairpersons. I want to thank all of the members who have volunteered to help us through this year. I hope you will continue to help when needed.
There is one position that remains open for 2019, Public Relations. I hope you will do your part by volunteering now. Please call Jan.
Opportunity Tickets…Barbara Robinson
November drawings at three for $1 are:
ALDO’s Italian Restaurant
$30 Gift Card
(Thanks to Libby Harbour)
FURUSATO Japanese Restaurant
$15 Gift Card
(Thanks to Libby Harbour)
?? MYSTERY GIFT ??
Take a chance!!! 😊
(Thanks to Barbara Robinson)
October winners were:
SAM’s BBQ $25 Gift Card
Lin Kao
HABIT BURGER GRILL Free Charburger
Rick Loek
CAMPBELL EXPRESS Subscription
Lynda Martinez
Holiday Special…Barbara Robinson
There is a special at Wienerschnitzel
VETERANS DAY
NOV 11th only
Any military person in uniform OR person who shows their military I.D. will receive a FREE Chili Dog, small fries & a drink.
They are honoring our country’s service personnel.
Weinerschnitzel
1330 Camden Ave @ Hwy 17/880
Campbell, CA
(408) 559-7721
Meeting…October 16 in Q80
Social Time 9:15 am Meeting 10 am. Leave clean clothing, bedding and nonperishable food for Sacred Heart on the bench outside. Please do not bring garage sale type items for Sacred Heart. Please bring books to share. Place these items on the first table: donations for the troops, new and used greeting cards in the box; your volunteer hours in purple envelope.
Lunch after Meeting:
Best Taste (Chinese cuisine)
2360 S. Bascom Ave S.J. 408 377 7666
Program…Gene Lennon and Paddy Wray
Santa Clara Players’ Outreach Program will present this month’s program which will focus on humorous readings and vignettes. This wonderful group has been providing entertainment to organizations throughout Santa Clara County for 35 years. Two of the actors performing for us will also be in their upcoming play, Exit the Body, running from 10/26 thru 11/17 at the Triton Museum Hall. If you enjoy theater in a small, intimate setting, we highly recommend Santa Clara Players. They offer interesting plays, matinees and evenings, at a nominal fee three times a year. Check your computer for days and price.
We thank Liz Gibbons who, with the assistance of our member Barbara Robinson, spoke at the last minute about several measures on the November election ballot. Our membership had some interesting insights and contributions, which made the program really meaningful.
MEMBERSHIP…Shelly Schwartz
Beginning this month, you can pay your 2019 Membership. As before, all member fees will include the monthly newsletter, The Dispatch. If you would like your Dispatch by regular mail, the membership fee is $17. If you would like to receive your Dispatch via e-mail, the fee is $14, giving you a $3 discount as we save on printing and mailing costs. If you bring in a new member, the membership fee they pay will be for 2019. The fee for the remainder of 2018 will be waived.
Legislative News…Daniel North and Claudia Schoff
AARP has a voter engagement campaign titled “Be the Difference. Vote”. If you haven’t already, please commit to voting on November 6th by signing our voters’ pledge and visit
https://action.aarp.org/site/SPageNavigator/2018_Voter_Pledge.html. We want to raise the voice and share the importance of the 50+ voter. We want voters to ask important questions to the candidates around issues impacting the 50+ community.
Before you cast your vote on Nov. 6, make sure you know where candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and presidency stand on these three issues:
- How would you protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthen it for future generations?
- How would you put Medicare on stronger financial ground and protect today’s seniors and future retirees from the
burden of rising health costs?
- How would you help Americans build a financial nest egg for their retirement?
Know your candidates! Candidates’ Websites:
Governor
Gavin Newsom (D) – http://www.gavinnewsom.com
John Cox (R) – http://johncoxforgovernor.com
Lt. Gov.
Edward Hernandez (D) – https://www.edhernandez4ca.com/
Eleni Kounalakis (D) – http://www.eleniforca.com
Senate
Dianne Feinstein (D) – https://feinsteinforca.com
Kevin de León (D) – https://www.kevindeleon.com
House
District 14
Cristina Osmeña (R) – https://www.osmenaforcongress.com/
Jackie Speier (D) – http://jackieforcongress.com/
District 15
Eric Swalwell (D) – http://www.swalwellforcongress.com
Rudy Peters (R) – https://www.rudypetersforcongress.com/
District 16
Elizabeth Heng (R) – https://elizabethheng.com/
Jim Costa (D) – http://www.jimcosta.com/
District 17
Ro Khanna (D) – http://www.rokhanna.com/
Ron Cohen (R) – http://www.roncohen4congress2018.com/
District 18
Anna Eshoo (D) – http://www.annaeshoo4congress.com/
Christine Russell (R) – No site
District 19
Justin Aguilera (R) – No site
Zoe Lofgren (D) – http://www.lofgrenforcongress.com
Don’t forget to pledge to vote on the AARP site and please vote! Make your voice heard.