Rollie Sterrett: Thanked Chris Lamadrid for a terrific seniors' luncheon on held on Thursday 9/24. Said Rollie: As a former chair of that event myself, I tip my hat to her."
Sarah Leathers: "We are going to start providing meals to our dear friend Sean Blacker, after his neighbor reached out to Healing Meals."
Also, Chuck Joseph won the Healing Meals auction prize and he's gifting that to our own Linda Pendergast. "That's just like Chuck", said Sarah, "always willing to lend a hand."
Alicia Canning: On Thursday September 25th Larry, Christine and Alicia visited Sean Blacker and noted that except for weight loss, he seemed to be very much himself. He was upbeat and positive, and said he is buoyed by his faith. Salin also saw him recently at the grocers, and spontaneously hugged him. Sean also wrote us and said," May God bless us and know that I keep you all in my prayers."
Bronson: Dale remembered Peter Vignati's brother, who had passed away some time ago, also noting what a wonderful guy he was. Dale had two cataract surgeries, one in each eye and now "needs no glasses for the first time since he was in sixth grade."
Jolly Lux announced that the GloFest will be held at Blue Fox Run on October 3rd, 2 - 6 PM, and we are all invited. She's glad the golf tournament went well as it supports all our good work. She and husband Kurt Lux hope to open their clinic in Uganda in 3 months time. Learn more at: www.glo-fest.com
Yvonne Gardner thanked Karen Cook for agreeing to speak today and also thanked Don Bonner for the lovely print of his artwork.
Ann Clark read a note from Linda Pendergast: Said Linda: "What a joy to see many of you on the 14th. I hope it was a huge success. Thank you for thinking of me with the gift of mums which now adorn my front door. They remind me of your hugs and thoughtfulness."