THEME FOR 2022 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY

“You don’t have to be in military service to serve your community and country,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “Serving others, or being in service to others, gives purpose and I’ve seen first-hand from Gold Star Families to Veterans, how it can help people heal.”

         JANUARY, 2022

There was no monthly luncheon/business meeting on January 6 due to the weather.  We felt it was too cold, and slippery for us old folks to be out !!!  So we canceled!!!  But planning on the February 3 luncheon to celebrate the January birthdays as well.

Coffee was held on Tuesday January 11 with guests Edra and Walla.  Walla brought delicious rolls to enjoy with the coffee!!!  Thanks Walla.

As of now, January 14, the BUY ONE/GET ONE promotion for the 2022 wreaths is over.  We were very blessed that we sold 141 wreaths (so that means 282 will be sent)....and this is only January!  We have 9 more months to gather.  We do have two cemeteries completely covered for December, 2022.  The Bee Ridge church/community will again make sure all the veterans in their cemetery will be honored with a wreath.  This year, the St. Aloysius cemetery at Baring will also have all veterans there honored with a wreath at Christmas time.  That is due to the generosity of the DeRosear family as well as others who are interested in this cemetery.  I am sure that the Novelty cemetery will again be covered, as well as Mt. Salem.  Hopefully Locust Hill will also be covered...it nearly was this year.  

Thanks to all who purchased your wreaths early to get this promotion.    Have a good month and blessed beginning to 2022!