Unit 17: Life is a Bowl of Ice Cream Mary Gelinas Arlene DesJardins and David Dodd served up many dishes of ice cream at Arlene’s home on July 26. Arlene had a great selection of goodies to make the ice cream quite enticing. This was our unit’s first chance to try having a gathering during…
Wreaths Across America When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, WAA…
In the past, stated income mortgages were home loans that did not require income verification or documentation. Lenders just needed a borrower’s stated income—hence the name “stated income” loans. Unfortunately, these risky loan types contributed to the 2008 housing market crash, and banks stopped issuing stated income loans as a result. They prevented banks from…
Barbara Barr Each year, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke recognizes an area teacher for excellence in teaching. As the 2020 school year came to a close, area principals recommended a teacher from their school for this honor. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to honor our teacher of the year until school resumed in August.…
Leah Kari Are you turning 65, employed, and covered by your employer’s health plan? You’ll need to know how Medicare will work with your health plan. If you aren’t claiming your Social Security benefit, you’ll need to apply for either Part A or both Part A and B. It’s never too early to investigate what…
Theatre News from Community Circle Players in SaddleBrooke Shawne Cryderman As Shakespeare’s Falstaff observed, discretion is the better part of valor—and so he lived to fight another day. That is not an exact quote but it sums up Community Circle Players’ decision to abandon, for now, its plans to present a show this November. Not…