May 2021 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 7
Sunshine Service
By JOAN VEDDER
Please remember to return equipment
It can ’ t be May already ! What happened to all the other months this year ?
First of all , let me thank the many local people who have showered me with beautiful cards and flowers on the recent passing of
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my husband , Murm . He passed away on March 12 , here at home , surrounded by family . I know that so many of you have also gone through this situation and understand what I ’ m feeling . It ’ s truly a day-to-day existence , hopefully with more good ones in the future .
I am so happy to be returning to my Sunshine Service job ! A big thanks to the wonderful volunteers who have stood by me for the past couple of months as I nursed my husband . I stopped over at the CCC this morning and it seems like we are in good shape with inventory , etc .
However , looking through the record book , I do see an awful lot of equipment that has been out a very long time . Many items going back almost one year . Having to phone people is awkward and I am asking that you please arrange to return things on your own . We are missing wheelchairs , walkers , bed rails and so on . It will be hard to help a new client when we are down to only one or two items they need .
The normal use of most things is approximately two months , possibly a bit longer . Many of these things are expensive and not so easy to replace . We always welcome a small donation as a thank you for the loan of equipment in your time of need .
A few weeks before my husband passed , one night he said : “ You made all my dreams come true . Thank you .” After 60 years of marriage , it was wonderful to hear that .
Enjoy your homes and gardens this month , and stay healthy ! Let ’ s wave goodbye to COVID-19 .
CCC Activities
By JENNIFER WAGGONER
Farmers Market begins this month
The Charbonneau Farmers Market we enjoyed last year is returning ! It will be located in front of the Village Center retail businesses every Sunday from May 2 through Sept . 26 from 1-5 p . m .
Please plan to drive your golf cart or walk over so there is parking for everyone .
Social distancing and masks are still required so everyone can stay safe and healthy .
Kim ’ s retirement open house
Please join us for an open house May 3 from 10 a . m . to noon in the Charbonneau Country Club Pavilion to celebrate Kim ’ s retirement . Say goodbye to Kim and meet the new Charbonneau staff members Jennifer Waggoner ( activities coordinator ) and Jen Chavez ( office administrator ).
Hot Charbonneau nights
Save the date : Aug . 21 , 2021
Do you have a classic car ( pre-1975 ) you would like to show in August to your fellow Charbonneau residents ? If so , we would love to hear from you . Please contact Lindy Anderson at andersonlindy @ comcast . net or call 503-694-1159 by May 15 .
Charbonneau directory changes
CCC office staff will be working on updating the Charbonneau resident ’ s directory . This booklet is not just a resident directory . It also contains helpful information about Charbonneau businesses , homeowner associations , architectural control policies and much more .
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