Happy Dollars Moments
Editor's note: If you missed our Zoom meeting, the full meeting is posted to our Group Facebook Page
Don Bonner read a note from the Nation family saying that they were all in good health.
Bill Barnes announced the new Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra's new Wednesday Night series--Symphony on a Sofa. Members of the FVSO will be performing live from home. Watch this week's show at 7PM at FVSO's Symphony on the Sofa
Dale Bronson told us about a Facebook posting that made him chuckle. We did too!
Rollie Sterrett updated us on his brother Cliff. Cliff was scheduled to be released from the nursing home in Sharon, but still tested positive for COVID-19. He will need to stay at the home until he no longer tests positive.
Kershwin Singh and his family have adopted a new puppy. He was three daughters and now has another male member of the family.
Craig Buhrendorf was happy to report that Jeane is clear of the cancer that she had been fighting. Fortunately she received all her infusion treatments for a form of non-hodgkins lymphoma prior to the start of the coronavirus crisis.
Robin DiNicola said she has been observing the National Day of Prayer each year. This year she was able to observe the day at the John Carmon Funeral Home.
Kathleen Parr and her husband are back in CT from Texas
Joanne Santiago said that she had received a donation from Sue Budde for masks.
Lisa Barall-Matt and Todd are enjoying their new condo in West Hartford. They closed on their former home in Canton yesterday. The new owners are expecting a baby soon.
Paul Mikkelson said hello to everyone. He had a recent gall bladder attack but is fine now and looks forward to getting back to live meetings.
President Heather Pantano reported that her two and half year old son, Sal, is obsessed with Batman. He had been wearing their dog's Halloween Batman costume and will only respond to being called Batman. Heather is looking forward to hosting a virtual Rotary Pub Night from her home on May 12th at 5:00 PM.
Phil Ferrari was happy to celebrate his daughter's 30th birthday today. They have a virtual party scheduled with the family.
Announcements
Heather Pantano shared that she had learned during the meeting that our dear friend and member Ted Cowles passed away the previous night after suffering from the Coronavirus and being on a ventilator for over 2 weeks. Ted was 87 and a member since February 1990. He was the project leader on many Rotary initiatives including the Roaring Brook Nature Center handicapped entrance, raised flower beds, bike trail shelters and many more. More information will be shared when known.
Induction of New Members
None this week.
Chris Heath celebrated her birthday on May 7th. Her husband Rick showered her with roses.
