Tentative plans are being made for our annual holiday luncheon to be held on December 10th at the SB Civic Center. The cost will be $15 per person and the menu includes: Roasted Sliced Turkey & Gravy, Cranberry sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted mixed vegetables, Caesar salad, dinner roll, cobbler
with cream topping. There will be entertainment and more. Unless plans change, we will announce where tickets can be purchased at a later date.

We do urge you to stay as active as you can. Maybe go to a local park and bird watch, feed fish and turtles at local ponds. Leave bird seed or dry bread for squirrels and birds in your own yard. Enjoy crafts, music, puzzles. Write! Perhaps a story, your memoirs or maybe a poem. Walking at a park or around your block. Visit with your friends or neighbors at a safe distance while wearing your mask. Or whatever you enjoy doing safely. Be creative! Please feel free to call any of our board members listed in the front of this newsletter if you have any questions, need assistance or just want to chat. Above all take care of yourself. Eat well and stay informed. Reach out and stay connected.

The Biloxi trip that was canceled for 2020 has been rescheduled for March of 2021. Contact Jill for questions at 321/773-2080 or [email protected]

As each day brings more coverage on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on communities worldwide, it might be hard to keep positive while quarantining at home. This outbreak has also revealed some incredible moments as the world adapts to this new way of life. These are a few stories, a couple local and a few from Fresno CA.

LOCALLY – Area youth and sponsors helped raise the spirits of residents and staff at assisted living facilities. Images and inspirational slogans were painted on windows of residents at Autumn House,
Discovery Village and Life Care Center in Melbourne. Volunteers visited Zon Beachside, Victoria Landing in Melbourne, Palm Cottages in Rockledge and Viera Del Mar.

SPCA fund provides pet care for families in economic crisis. When a Brevard County family falls into hard economic times, all suffer, even pets, who many consider to be family members. The Angel Fund is privately funded and in need of donations. For information about pet assistance, donating or adoption, call 321/567-3415 or spcabrevard.com

One Senior Place need help for yourself or a loved one? One Senior Place is your one-stop source for information. Call 321/751-6771

FRESNO – Fresno husband goes above and beyond to show love for pregnant wife from a distance. Ethan set out to surprise his wife, writing out the message he texts her every morning on the pavement so she can see it from her hospital window. Woman sends pizza to Fresno hospital to thank healthcare workers in ER. When the nurse called to thank the sender, she learned the woman’s mother had recently been at the hospital, and it was her way of saying thank you.

California animal shelter runs out of adoptable pets amid coronavirus outbreak. Adoption demands were so high, this animal shelter in Southern California is now empty.

Tulare neighborhood starts toy “bear hunt” for families. Residents of Del Lago in Tulare have organized a “hunt” for teddy bears as a way for families to get outside and have fun, all while maintaining social distance.

Anheuser-Busch, Tito’s Vodka making hand sanitizer at distilleries to help fight coronavirus pandemic. Anheuser-Busch is making hand sanitizer to communities in need.

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I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain.
I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name.

I’ve gone to Kansas City; I’ve sang in the sunshine.
I’ve been on the road again, with Georgia on my mind.

Like a rolling stone, I’ve given; peace a chance.
I’ve put my camel to bed and danced the last dance.

Mr. Tambourine man played a song for me.
I’ve whispered words of wisdom, let it be.

I’ve fell into a burning ring of fire and walked the line.
To all the girls I’ve loved before, you were always on my mind.

I’ve been everywhere, I’ve been so lonesome I could cry.
I’ve driven my Chevy to the levee when the levee was dry.

I’ve been to itchycoo Park in a yellow submarine.
I’ve made the scene in a time machine.

I’ve done the Hokey Pokey and turned myself around.
I’ve welcomed baby back to the poor side of town.

I’ve followed the tracks of my tears down a long and winding road.
I’ve kept on searching for a heart of gold.

I’ve sought shelter from the storm, I’ve sat on the dock of the bay.
I’ve rocked around the clock, on a sunshiny day.

I’ve knocked on Heaven’s door, blowing in the wind.
Joy to the world, those were the days my friend.

Lay lady lay, in crimson and clover.
It’s been a hard day’s night, the party’s over.
~ Uncle Joe