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22 September 2023 The Charbonneau Villager
Sunshine Services
By JOAN VEDDER
There was no sunshine column last month because , frankly , I didn ’ t have much to share that you haven ’ t heard a million times already !
It seems to have been a good summer , so far , with most of you staying healthy ? At this point , we need more “ returned ” items than we have
VEDDER to loan out . Even if you have borrowed a small item , please get it back to us as soon as possible . We run low on some equipment because storage can be an issue and we only stock so many of any one particular item .
You are welcome to keep certain items a bit longer if needed , but , ultimately , there ’ s a time limit on all items — two-to-three months . We keep responsible records on every piece .
We appreciate donations , monetary and equipment , but , currently , we are not in need of anything . Walkers and wheelchairs can be donated to Medical Teams International in Tigard . It finds homes for our “ extras .” They will accept ‘ mobility ’ items only , i . e .: crutches , canes , etc ., but will not accept any bathroom equipment , i . e . shower benches , commodes , toilet risers , etc . Those items are very hard to donate for some reason . Once scrubbed clean , they are certainly not a health issue . Try your local church , senior centers , veterans , etc . if you need ideas .
Here in Charbonneau we are all “ aging in place ” and I ’ d love to share a sweet story with you . I recently had two little great granddaughters visiting me overnight , one is 5 and the other is 8 . The 5-year-old was cuddling with me and holding my hand when she pipes out : “ You have really old hands .” I told her they were attached to a really old person . The 8-year – old looks up and says “ Well , I think you ’ re gorgeous .” Out of the mouths of babes .
Gary ’ s Grins
By GARY NEWBORE
Three elderly guys are sitting at the bar in a tavern . Guy 1 says “ look at those really old guys .” Guy 2 says “ Holy cow , that will be us in 20 years .” Guy 3 says “ You idiots , you ’ re looking into a mirror !”
People say 60 is the new 40 . The cop who just pulled me over didn ’ t agree !
Now “ one for the road ” means using the bathroom before leaving the house .
Before crowbars were invented , crows had to drink at home .
This morning on the freeway , I looked over to my left and there was a woman in a brand new Cadillac doing 65 and putting on her eyeliner . I looked away for a couple of seconds to continue shaving and , when I looked back , she was part way in my lane , still working on that makeup . As a man , I don ’ t scare easily , but she scared me so much I had to put on my seatbelt and dropped my electric shaver , which knocked the donut out of my other hand . In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the car using my knees against the wheel , my cell phone fell into my coffee between my legs . It soaked my trousers , disconnected the important call and ruined my phone . Darn women drivers !
The other day I was applying an aqua-thermal treatment to ceramics , aluminum and some stainless steel under constrained conditions . Well OK , my wife was watching me wash the dishes .
Everyone welcome ! A mini retreat and master class led by Anne-Louise Sterry
Using story and song to explore Joy Saturday , September 16 1 pm to 4 pm
For information , and to register : 503-678-5422 saintfranciswilsonille @ gmail . com
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