Month: January 2011
SAY THANKS TO OUR TROOPS! Write a Card – Draw a Picture
Monday, January 17, 2011
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Danversport Yacht Club
Monday, January 17, 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. To honor Dr. King’s legacy, RSVP Volunteers of the North Shore invites residents of all ages to "Thank the Troops," a free community event of writing letters and drawing pictures to our overseas heroes in need of an outstretched hand and a warm smile.
From small children to distinguished seniors, the public is invited to drop in at Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to write a card, letter or draw a picture that will help lift morale and show support to our armed forces. Danversport Yacht Club has graciously donated the Terrace Garden Room for this event. It is expected that Congressman Tierney will stop by to support the effort as well. Everyone’s notes and gifts will be sent to Operation Gratitude (OG) to be placed in care packages for the troops.
Stated RSVP Director Robin Saipe , “Tens of thousands of American service members are separated from their loved ones for long periods of time, often deployed to hostile and remote regions of the world. The troops report the most cherished items in their care packages are the personal letters of appreciation from Americans. One serviceman wrote back saying, ‘Your letter brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of the wonderful things people are capable of doing with their passion and that you were able to share with a stranger like me.’"
RSVP, and its sponsoring agency, SeniorCare, are eager to offer this simple gift of kindness to our service people and know how rewarding it will be to all who volunteer. All stationery, cards, pens and crayons will be provided and light refreshments will be served. There is no fee, and no reservations are needed. Saipe added, “All we need is a lot of heart and soul.”
RSVP has 770 chapters throughout the country engaging nearly 500,000 adults 55 and older in community service. Sponsored federally by the Corporation for National and Community Service and locally by SeniorCare, Inc., RSVP Volunteers of the North Shore is proud to have 400 members donating their time at 26 nonprofit agencies in 13 towns and cites. Please call 978-281-1750 ext. 367 for more information on RSVP or this event.
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Giuseppe’s Ristorante Gets A New Sign
Memory Layne Writes-
Hi Joey, I had to send this, Joe spent the last three weeks in our friend’s shop carving our sign, which has been a project waiting in the wings as we have been working night and day pummeling through our first six months…I think we held the world record for "length of time a banner has been out front of a new business"….alas, it finally fell down. What a great way to start the new year with our new sign…the wood is a few hundred years old, we found it last may in Maine, it comes from an old barn up there. Joe designed it, carved it, sealed and painted and gold leafed it, with the help of some friends who had the right tools and experience….we wanted to have it somewhat match the old Blackburn sign that hangs above it, keeping it consistent with the historic look of the building.
Here are some photos of the progress…
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North Shore Kid Wants You To Add To The Consummate Area Sledding List
Hey Joe,
We’re trying to compile a list of sledding hills around the North Shore here: http://northshorekid.com/story/sledding-hills-and-slopes-north-boston
Can you think of any in your area? If you or anybody else you know have some hidden gems, we’d love to hear about it! They can use this form: http://northshorekid.com/sledding-hill-submission
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Shield Your Eyes Or Be Blinded!
For those of you attending today’s Rocky Neck Plunge you may want to consider either a welder’s mask or some serious sunglasses. Once Ed Collard Strips Down It Could Get Ugly!
Rocky Neck Plunge
New Year’s Day
High Noon Gringo!
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No Pretty Prayer Video Interview With Sal Zerilli
Sal Zerilli and part of his crew which produced the No Pretty Prayer documentary about The Fort sit down for a GMG interview.
The first post of 2011
Good Morning Gloucester 