From the "You Need a Course in Time Management" File

"You have to cut back.", was the stern warning from a friend. 
I knew she was right, but it is difficult to say no when there is so much that has to be done.
Almost two years ago, I did send a formal letter to our association stating that I was resigning as the Entertainment chair.
The letter was ignored and my phone and email were still clogged with 'entertainment' stuff.  So, on Monday, at our association meeting, at ten minutes to eight, I again resigned.  This time, for real.
So what's left?
Residents' Council:
The Snack Shop - starting our 3rd. year.
The Diner (at least until the end of the year)
The Octoberfest dinner
Book Club
Arts & Crafts group
The Newsletter - starting the 3rd. year.

Democratic Committee
Member of the county and city committees

Public Awareness
Poll Inspector/Room Supervisor
Senior Spice (just added this Monday)
Public Relations, NYSHPA

Fun Stuff
Class of 60 Lunches and picnic
House Party
Online games
FaceBook

Yes, I should cut back, but not sure where.  I guess I just have to figure out how to best manage my time better - and include sleep in the schedule.

AARP Create the Good House Party A Success

The AARP House Party was a success.  Over 20 people attended the two hour party and donated approximately 200 lbs. of non perishable food items to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. 

I used the gift bags as door prizes.  Many thanks to my friend, Lin, who took the pictures and documented the morning; to Pat who was my decorator and co-host; and to Jim who lifted the boxes into Lin's truck and followed us to the Salvation Army to unload them. 

It was a wonderful way to be part of AARP's Create the Good.

AARP House Party

My friend, Pat, and I are planning a house party.  Not just an ordinary house party, but one sponsored by AARP to commemorate 9/11.
The gift box arrived on Tuesday, but I really didn't have chance to take everything out and look it over until today.

Pat and I looking at the door prizes.

We are planning a coffee and goodies hour (actually two hours), a Chinese Auction for the door prizes, and an opportunity to showcase how our guests can help "create the good".

Anyone over 50 is invited to bring a non perishable food item.  In return they will get a ticket for each item they bring.  They can use the tickets for the chinese auction.

All food items will be donated to the Salvation Army's Food Pantry.

We are planning to show several volunteer options that our guests might want to consider.  Gift items for All Babies Cherished and for the residents of our county nursing home.

Pat's mission is to have enough handcrafted Christmas gifts for each resident of one floor at the nursing home.

What originally was a food drive has turned into a three month project to have gifts for babies and our seniors. 

Anyone in our area, who is over 50, is welcome to come to the Towers on Monday, Sept. 12 from 9am - 11am  to join in the fun.  The more the merrier.