Happy Dollars
Lou Daniels was happy to thank Alicia Canning and her team for putting together the backpacks. The packs for Avon were the traditional student backpacks. Canton students had another source for backpacks, so the kits were put together for teachers, including a $10 Amazon gift card for something missed. He has received a number of thank yous from the teachers.
Gary Miller was happy that Bill Budde seems to be handling chemo well. He’s getting two kinds of chemo and radiation. (Sue reported that Bill was doing well, but that fatigue is one side effect of the treatment. She also pointed out that emerald green is the color for liver cancer.) Gary has a new EV car, which is supposed to handle a distance of 200 miles. Then he realized that the charger he was using would take three days to charge. So to get a faster charger, he had to increase the power to their house. Fortunately there is some rebate for the charger.
Salin Low was happy that Jon was home from 3 days in the hospital – especially since the hospital is in Rhode Island. He has a blood disorder that destroys the platelets in his blood, which can reduce or totally prevent blood clotting. A serious cut could bleed out. When he started showing bruises on Sunday, they decided to go to the hospital where his doctor has an office. His platelet count was ZERO when he was admitted. Now he’s getting transfusions and prednisone and checking it weekly.
Peter Vignati was happy about his 39th wedding anniversary. Best decision he ever made!
Cherie Morris was happy to have 43 auction/raffle baskets done! And we’re glad she is willing to do so much hard work! (Dave Tedeschi donated $100 for an additional basket.)
Don Bonner was happy that his wife was recovering so well from her hip replacement. He’s been her nurse during the recovery. She had the surgery one morning and was home at 2:15. By Friday she was no longer using the walker – after two weeks. Good going, Mary.
Yvonne Gardner was happy to be five years cancer free. She was happy that her daughter Kara's wedding on the day before Labor Day went better than she could have imagined. Yvonne and Lauren also have anniversaries this time of year.
Paul Mikkelson thanked members for their kind thoughts after his mother’s death. She had terrible dementia in the last year of her life. He was looking forward to seeing members at the golf tournament on Monday.
Brian O’Donnell was headed to a meeting of the board which will oversee the Afghan refugees being sponsored by the VFW and other members of the community. They are looking for volunteers. He is also interested in organizing a men’s book group. He doesn’t want to run it, but will help to get it up and running. If you are interested in being part of the group, contact Brian.
Announcements
Gary Miller reported that the club will be volunteering to help at the Veterans Basecamp again. He is hoping to start the Tuesday after the golf tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 12th and 13th. Some additional work my be needed on Thursday. Anyone that would like to participate on any of the three days should contact Gary for more details and if you can help.
Calendar
Most of the announcements were for events that have already taken place: Habitat for Humanity; Golf Outing: Veterans Base Camp. It has been a wonderful season of service!
October 19, 2023 - Club's 50th Anniversary Dinner
November 5, 2023 - District Foundation Luncheon
Induction of New Members
None this week.
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