Monday Morning Memo

Wider Horizons Events and Information

Welcome new member Carol Butler (recruited by Audrey Hansen). Though retired from the City of Seattle in 2020, and from a startup in 2022, currently I spend my time on the board and as co-chair of the University District Rotary Club Community Service Committee, as well as a volunteering and supporting the Seattle Area Feline Rescue nonprofit. My Seattle family includes two daughters, Laura and Wendy, plus 2 nephews residing here. Living with me in my townhouse on Capitol Hill are Loblolly and Tamarack, 2 bonded feline sisters rescued in Eastern Washington. Contact Carol at carolbutler1701@live.com (New Member Directory to be published soon.)

2. Postcarding on Tuesday, February 20, 10:30 am, at Oxbow Bakery, 2407 24th Ave E. Writing to swing states to encourage voting. All are welcome; we have all the supplies you need. Treat yourself to coffee (+?) and join us.

3. Men’s Coffee Wednesday, February 21, 10 am at Victrola — 411 15th Ave East.

4. Women’s Coffee at Barbara Oswald’s home, Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 am. Barbara’s address: 3217 S Hanford St. in Mt. Baker. I heard there will be homemade muffins! Barbara has five wide steps up to her garden gate, and then another four or five steps up to her front door (with handrails). As you know, these gatherings are perfect opportunities to meet up old friends and make new ones.

5. Thursday morning’s All-Member Zoom is happening, per usual, this Thursday, February 22, at 9:30 am. Sue Lerner will send out the link and questions on Wednesday.

6. Dick Zerbe invites you to join him for a 5K walk/run along a level Cedar River Trail in Renton this coming Saturday, February 24 and/or the following Saturday, March 2 as well. I can take 4 people and we would leave about 8:00 or 8:15. Contact Dick at richardozerbe@gmail.com

7. See the latest from John Rochford about his and Nick’s life (attached How Sweet It Is).

8. Carla McLean is offering to lead a small workshop on Thursday, March 14, 2-4 pm, on making beaded jewelry for gifts or for yourself. Perhaps you have a “tween” age grandchild who would like to make jewelry? I have lots of beads to choose from (but not so many findings for earrings). I have made jewelry (using beads but also polymer clay and ShrinkyDink) for many years. The attached photo shows the gorgeous earrings Carla makes (exhibited at a Southeast Seattle Senior Center holiday bazaar). The workshop is open to the first 5 people who sign up to attend at Denise Klein’s new digs (see below for the address).

Members and Friends Share

1. 1. An exciting event Rick Grossman told us about is tonight at Town Hall. See the attachment, “Community is a Radical Act of Love.”

2. Optimism about aging helps you stay healthy: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/opinion/health-aging-cycling-community.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WU0.6Caj.y5XZBCTy9YQr&smid=url-share

3. Patricia Henley shared this MOHAI exhibit: History Café: Records of Homelessness: https://mohai.org/event/history-cafe-records-of-homelessness/

4. Eric Johnson shared the attached article featuring his love story: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/14/flatmates-put-a-tenner-in-her-card-readers-on-their-most-memorable-valentines-days

5. From Susan Spieker: LaShelle Wines is a Black female-owned winery in Washington and Hot Chocolate is an artisanal chocolate company in Seattle. They will be at the Central Area Senior Center for a tasting and pairing on February 28 from 2:30-4. Come and support them and the CASC.

NOTE: Denise’s new address as of Saturday, February 24, is 1145 10th Ave. E., # 216, Seattle, WA 98102.

Monday Morning Memo – 2.19.2024