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Contact: Bob Frank 408-7444;
Ken Von Deylen, 599-6530
When putting together
cycling trips to other countries. I am
sometimes asked, “Why are you going
to that country? The people there are so
unfriendly?”
There was a traveler who came upon
the gates of city. He asked an old man,
what are the people like in this city? The
old man asked, what are you like? The
traveler replied, I am very friendly and
enjoy meeting new people. The old man
said, that is exactly what the people here
Later, another traveler came upon the
same city and also asked the old man the
same question. The old man again asked,
what are you like? The traveler responded,
I do not enjoy meeting new people and am
a very unfriendly person. The old man’s
response was, the people in this city are
Which traveler are you?
Contacts: Steve Valeriote 408-5506,
jillsteval@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.LHcyclist.com
Please join us for a spirited game of
Mexican Train Dominoes. We have two
sessions. They are on each Wednesday at
invited to join one of our times. It’s a great
time for fun and social interaction. Come
for free lessons at 9:00 AM, or call Cora at
home for more information.
Contact: Cora Peterson 543-7144;
Sandy Pavlovich 543-0467
FDA approved the Argus II (SmartSight)
on February 14, retinal prosthesis implantable
system (a bionic eye) for patients with
severe advanced retinitis pigmatosa (RP).
Next meeting: Thursday, April 11 —
1:00 PM: “Overcoming ‘Obstacle’ of
Blindness.” Eric Weihenmayer, the only
blind man to climb all seven summits,
will give a speech about using adversity
28 March 2013 Compass
to achieve progress. Adversity can help.
2:00 PM: Many months ago, the Eye
Contact newsletter articles reported
UCLA was seeking volunteers for the
Gron study on dry AMD. One member,
June Meredith, volunteered and was
accepted. She may tell us about the
ins-and-outs of participating in studies
and about her trip to Spain to attend a
conference.
Mark your calendar for the Clubs Expo
on March 26, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Contacts: Barbara Smith 645-5516;
Chelsea@starstream.net
Margie Campbell (a ride) 408-0713
If you, a friend, or a loved
one is living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), please join us on
Thursday, March 28, from 1:00-3:00 PM in
the Multimedia Room (OC). We will have an
open discussion meeting with suggested
topics. This is an opportunity for you to
share a bit about your own journey and
ask questions.
Our April meeting will feature an overview
and tour of the OC Fitness Center
and the new punch system with Christine
Epperson. In May, Jackie will present information
on irritable bowel syndrome.
Each of us has our own unique experience
beginning with just wondering why our
bodies just don’t seem to function the way
we want them to. If you would like to be a
presenter or have a particular area of interest
you would like to see discussed or have
presented, please let us know. We want to
address your areas of concern.
New attendees are encouraged to share
a brief history of their experience with and
diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and/or CFS. Our
goal is to provide positive emotional support
and information, along with suggestions
for mental and physical well-being.
We’re here for you whether you are able to
please call:
Contacts: Sandy Barry 209-3247;
Jackie Wilson 253-3744; Marjory
Barlow 408-1400
Flower Show: March 28/29,
Foyer (KS). Members are encouraged to
your garden (between 1:00-1:45 PM —
before the General Meeting). Please bring
them in a disposable container (or vase
that you plan to pick up the next day by
4:00 PM). Participation opportunity drawing
tickets will be given. Contact: Annie
Herbert, 408-0107.
General Meeting: March 28, KS, 2:00-
4:00 PM, “Panel of Placer County Master
Gardeners.” Elaine Applebaum will give a
review of California native plants. Frances
Brandon will speak on container gardening.
Diane Arnold will discuss interesting
succulents for your yards. Marie Salers will
MC the panel and your pre-submitted garden
questions will be answered. Email/call
Marie at msalers@pacbell.net (408-3895)
with your questions.
Pre-Plant Sale drawing tickets will be
available at the general meeting (one for
$1, six for $5, 20 for $10, 50 for $20).
Contact: Joyce Thomsen, 434-1786.
Flower Show; one
of many plant sale
drawing prizes!
Contact: Lorraine Immel 434-2918,
limmel@ssctv.net; Virgil Dahl
408-3748, hasbeenvd41@att.net
The Bonsai Group meets the third
Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. Last
month the participants attended a clinic
with Hiro Matsuda at his nursery. Along
with a pruning demonstration, many tips
were given on how to select, propagate,
plant, and care for Bonsai plants.
Contact: Joyce Thomsen 434-1786
Our program for March will
be presented by Dave Fisk.
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