September Days and a Tour

Written by Mary Stephenson 9-13-2019

The crazy week started on Friday, 9-6. When you are retired weeks can begin almost any day. Thursday always feels like a Friday and then I have to look at the computer to figure out what day it really is.

At 9:00 AM, 6 of us showed up to have a meeting with the new principal of Sycamore School. We had a little pronunciation lesson of Angie’s last name, Biancalana. I think it will take me a while to figure out that one.

We talked about what the Lions have done in the past at Sycamore.

Brought up a little more clarification on last year’s problems with the Santa Shop and it appears the issues will be addressed under her supervision. Doesn’t have to be so complicated in the future. There will be a few things that will need to be talked over with the PTA and hopefully it will be fair to all students. Gary and I will probably attend the October and November PTA meetings.

We discussed the key chains and certificates to present to deserving 4th and 5th graders, Flag Day, Fair Day, Color Day, Dr Seuss Day(still not sure if I am ready to read Green Eggs and Ham to fifth graders again!), and the times we have helped with meals at the school. Also told her if they needed help to let us know.

Then we all went home to get ready for Bunco that night.

A big thank you to Lion Ken and Sue for letting us have it at their place this year. It was lots of fun as usual. Maybe next year we could bring desserts and awards to off-set the costs. A number of us said we should get together more often just for fun and sounds like a great idea. It was suggested for trivia… not good at that, but how about charades?

The crew: Sycamore School Project

On Monday the 9th, early birds were over at JOANN’s picking up boxes that were donated to Sycamore School. They greatly appreciated everyone that helped. 10 workers and 28 hours making it all happen. Awesome and thank you.

Really enjoyed Lion Ava’s teaching us how to do “sit to stand”, never thought much about why some people have a difficult time getting up and down when they age. What we don’t think much about when we are young can become a big problem when we don’t use our limbs enough or balance properly.

Thursday the 12th after our meeting lots of us showed up for Lion Lupe’s arranged tour of Good News Rescue Mission. Janet Shields conducted the tour. We had the opportunity to ask lots of questions and see all the facilities they have there. What a tour! We lost some people along the way, but for those of us that stuck it out, it was after 11:00 when we parted.

With opinions of what to expect, were quickly changed. I walked away impressed with their commitment to changing lives. Sure there are probably some flaws and they do have some challenges but it is making a difference. It is better than doing nothing. Great insight to the needs they fill on a daily basis.

Walked away from that tour with emotions of laughter to tears, being grateful.