Kudos - contacts and peeves!

I spent Friday evening and a chunk of Saturday at the Woman's Club holiday bazaar on behalf of the Council on Aging. Thank you to everyone who showed up supporting the event and buying the cards created from art done by the Adult Day Club clients. I love working with Krista, the volunteer coordinator.

And, just to let you know how small the world is, in case you didn't know, I met the owner of the local Atlanta Bread Co. that does volunteer appreciation coffees for COA volunteers a couple of times a year. I love going to their store/restaurant to hold informal meetings. Great spot, easy parking, good coffee (and food) and they leave you alone.

I dropped off some post cards at Wine Styles tonight and had a brief chat with Dennis. He suggested that maybe I needed to add a little spice to this blog, although he liked what I wrote.

I am peeved by people who don't acknowledge things that have been done for them or on their behalf. (No one I've written about qualifies in this category, I should add.) Maybe this is an age thing. IF it is, THEY need to get over it! If anyone wants support for their business or cause, they should recognize people who help them. They don't need to be patronizing, they don't need to write formal notes. An e-mail or a phone call will do, but they absolutely should recognize people who help their efforts. Everyone is human and I'll give a pass once, but after being "dissed" the second time...I'm gone.

Kudos, Confessions and Connections

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Macy's last Saturday and paid $5 to any charity! The Treasure Coast Mall Macy's had a peculiar set up. They have four entrances and at each one there were four charities vying for the attention and five bucks of every patron who walked through the doors. I admit, we created a gauntlet for the unwitting customer to cross. Some made it, many (thankfully) did not. ;)

After a while, things slowed down and we all startd talking with each other and visiting each other's tables. One man told the people he corraled about each of the charities, who we served and why they should spend the five dollars. It was quite interesting to observe and be a part of.

I confess, I didn't bring in much for the Council on Aging, but I promise (you saw it here) that I'll make it up to them this coming weekend.

Speaking of the COA, we will have a table at the Stuart Woman's Club's annual holiday bazaar at the Woman's Club on East Ocean Avenue. The bazaar will run from 6-8 Friday and 9-2 Saturday. There will be crafts, jewelry and food products for sale. Friday night is the kickoff and there is a $10 charge for admission - kind of a preview with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Wine Styles (ta da) will be serving the wine.

Oh, the COA table will offer note cards made from art created by the adult day club clients. There are cards with a 'holiday' theme and generic cards. And, they are really inexpensive $7 for 8 cards (and envelopes). So for people who still remember how to communicate using cursive script or even printing, stop by and see us. Remember, I made a promise (see above) and you can help me but only if I see you or hear from you!

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Now it's time for me to go read some fun stuff so I'll sign off!

Sheila