“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” –Arthur Ashe
These are feeling like dark and confusing times. We are grieving on the Island for loved ones lost, and the news is all about chaos and controversy in the world. These words by Arthur Ashe are simple but powerful. When the world seems dark, we must do what we can to bring light.
I was checking out the schedule for the MVRHS Senior Luncheons, where you can enjoy a three-course gourmet dining experience prepared by the Culinary Department for a mere $15. They are once a month on Thursdays — the next one is Jan. 15, but you can plan ahead for Feb. 5. Seating is at 11:15 am, lunch is served at 11:30. Call for a reservation: 508-939-9440. Upcoming dates: March 12, April 9, and May 14.
By the way, at any time if you or someone you know has need for emergency food, please know that you can call the Senior Center: 508-693-4509.
Did you know that the Shopping Shuttle brings older adults in O.B. and V.H. out for shopping and to run errands, on Wednesdays and Fridays? Call M.V. Center for Living at 508-939-9440 for more info.
It seems like only yesterday that Kelly Hill became the manager of Tony’s Market. Kelly started working there in 1995, was promoted to manager in 2001, and in 2010 she became vice president, chief of operations, and a director of the company. Kelly was the first manager of the store who was not family since the market began in 1877! Kelly has done a fabulous job, stocking and staffing the store, weathering many a storm, including changing ownership and the COVID pandemic, and always greeting us all with a smile and an encouraging word. Congratulations to Kelly as she retires! She was celebrating her last day on Friday. It’s going to be weird to not see her there, but she leaves an excellent team, led by Leah and Nancy, who will maintain Tony’s Market as our neighborhood cornerstone.
This Saturday, Jan. 17, I’ll be over in America to dance at Grumpy’s! Delanie Pickering and Jeremy Berlin will be there to play the blues with Mudcat Ward and Tom Ferraro. Expats Mary Beth and Cliff Meehan will be joining us, along with Delanie’s Island fan club. The show is from 6:30 to 9 pm, so you can make the last boat back if you need to!
Birthday happiness to rock star James Murray on Jan. 16! Tyrone Araujo will also party on the 16th — happy birthday, Tyrone! Jan. 17 brings the big day for another rock star, Buck Shank. He shares the day with Michelle Obama. Birthday hugs to Liz Howe Brown on Jan. 18, and we also remember Shawn Cordwell. Sara Smestad, Marcia Valentzas, and Patti Linn will party on Jan. 19. Mary Jean Connolly will celebrate on Jan. 20, along with John Gonsalves and Nancy Rogers. Jan. 21 is the day for Talia Rogers, Catherine Deese, Samantha Greene, and Tristan Araujo.
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And birthday wishes to our favorite Oak Bluffs columnist, Joanne Lambert on January 15!