The year 2020 is almost upon us. Only a few more weeks and it’ll be here. Did you know that our membership dues run from January 1 through December 31, which means that your membership fees are due. Sorry, I wasn’t at the November meeting, but am sure to be there on December 17 at which time I’ll be accepting cash or checks for next year. You can also send me your check by regular mail.
Please remember to include the Membership Application with your payment.
Merry Christmas to all our AARP members. We have an opportunity to make it a better holiday for many children. Sacred Heart is collecting toys and books for about 6,000 kids. We can help them meet this goal by bringing new unwrapped toys and books to our December meeting. Sacred Heart is also collecting new and used sleeping bags for adults that really need them. Donations are always welcome.
Due to the holiday, no lunch for December!
Not needed for now: oral hygiene items, sports magazines, candies or jerky
Thanks for all November donations.
CLEARANCE SALE Bring a big bag, everything on the table is 25 cents. Do you need a gift for someone? Thank-you to those who have shared something for the table; the money stays in our chapter.
Lisa’s Tea Treasures, Tea For Two – Maryann Scrivano
Al Castello’s Restaurant, $25 Gift Card – Marilyn Clough
Orchard City Community Chorus, 1 Concert Ticket ($20) – Barbara Robinson
Sharon and Paul Levine; Three Tickets for $1.00
Sam’s Bar.B.Que
$25 Gift Card
(Thanks to Angie Jaggars)
Casa Lupe Mexican Restaurant
$50 Gift Card
(Thanks to Anonymous)
Campbell Express
(Thanks to Stephon Hansen)
Good Luck!
Everyone, PLEASE take care of yourselves during this time of fires and, eventually, colder weather. Make sure you have masks when the air is relatively dirty, as it is now. I don’t want anyone to miss the happy, hectic holiday season. TIP: I have found that barbecuing the turkey on Thanksgiving frees up both top and bottom ovens in the kitchen for potatoes, stuffing, etc.
Our chapter has been given an opportunity to staff a booth at a Veterans’ Care Fair on Saturday, November 23, at the San Jose Giants Municipal Stadium from 10 am to 3 pm. One of the sponsors is Vietnam Veterans of America, Ch. 201, of which I am a member. I need volunteers to staff a table to advertise AARP services. If you wish to participate and/or know someone in our chapter who might be interested, please let me know by Monday, Nov. 11. Volunteers are expected to staff the booth for the entire five-hour period of the event. Please excuse the late notice.
This is definitely a community activity in which we should be involved. I have some familiarity with these ‘care fairs’ as I helped plan and participated in them when I was with the Employment Development Dept. This is not a job fair, but an event that features organizations to assist vets and lets them know about community organizations like ours.
Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day; be sure to thank a veteran for their service.
Our incoming officers and committee chairs for 2020 are listed below. You will have the opportunity to vote for these members at the General Meeting on Tuesday, November 19. Remember that these positions are vital to our chapter. Without volunteers like these members, the chapter will become inactive.
OFFICERS
President – Ken Schieck
VP/Programs – Paul Levine
Secretary – Fannie Young
Treasurer — Helen Soukoulis
Asst. Treasurer – Nancy Tepperman
Past President – Marlene Hruby