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Island Commons Notes from the Hall

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. . . . No one has ever become poor by giving.—Anne Frank

We are truly lucky to have had Bev Johnson on our board for so many years. We can’t begin to count the number of hours and the number of numbers she dealt with during her time as treasurer. In true Bev fashion, she continues to volunteer for the Hall. Nothing will slow this woman down! To toot our own horn, we have to mention Dianne Brewer, who as long-time social secretary and events coordinator, not only handles all Hall rentals and thank you notes, but also is in charge of the monthly visits from Yarmouth Veterinary Clinic and has done so for 37 years (is that right, Dianne?) and counting!!! And did we mention that she also helps out on most soup and Community Lunch days? We have Gina who gets up well before the crack of dawn each Wednesday to bake something scrumptious for the coffee hour. We have Susie who oversees coffee hour each week and lets no one go away thirsty or hungry and who made sure that everyone found exactly what their heart desired at the Martha Hamilton Craft Extravaganza last summer. We have Tad who is game for almost any task, whether it involves getting quotes for projects or finding those little grippy things that you put on steps to keep people from slipping. We have Mary and Phil who have managed to help out whenever needed despite being knee-deep in the total renovation of their “new” island home. Ask Phil and Tad how much bread they can slice, butter, and bake in 30 minutes. Ask Mary about the rules for becoming a Red Cross Shelter. We are looking forward to many things this year at the Hall, including new siding and, finally, some landscaping besides a few scraggly weeds. Most of all, we are looking forward to seeing you at the Hall!

We would like to thank the many people who have volunteered their time and resources on behalf of the Hall and, by doing so, the community. We are especially grateful to our indispensable soup and Community Lunch crew: Ruth, Deb Hall, Ester,Wanda, Jackie, Binkie, Janna, Sharon, Allyson, Jenny, and Ursula . No meals would be served on Wednesdays without these women. Like the Little Red Hen, they shop for the food, make the food, serve the food, and clean everything up afterward and do it all with a smile and some silly kitchen jokes. We also have Deb Bowman to thank for our beautiful Community Lunch menus. Speaking of Community Lunch, we would like to thank our donors, most of whom wish to remain anonymous, for their magnanimous sponsorship of this program. Businesses like those owned Mark Dyer and Kim Boehm step up every year to make sure their fellow islanders have a hearty lunch. This year Jack’s Property Service is sponsoring the Saint Patrick’s Day lunch. The December lunch, with its mix of schoolchildren and adults, was an especially outstanding example of how much goodwill food can foster! Every year at Halloween and Christmas, we are treated to the CPA’s superb decorating talents, and the Hall is transformed into a festive party venue. Thanks to Lisa and her crew for these imaginative metamorphoses. The Hall is also privileged to be the place where the community can gather to say their good-byes to much-loved islanders. The Hall is proud to offer the space for free as a way of honoring these people. You will also see many of the same soup and lunch crew volunteering at these events. DON’T MISS THE HALL’S COMMUNITY SUPPER ON JANUARY 26 FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE ITALIAN COMFORT FOODS THE DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.! SEAFOOD, CHICKEN, MEATBALL, VEGETARIAN AND CLASSIC LASAGNA, CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN SALAD, GARLIC BREAD DESSERT TABLE INCLUDING CANNOLI, RICOTTA CAKE, BISCOTTI, AND OTHER DELIGHTS BRING YOUR FAVORITE BOTTLE OF WINE TO COMPLEMENT THIS FABULOUS MEAL! GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY MICHAEL HOLLANDER AND JANNA HOBBS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SUGGESTED DONATION $7

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JANUARY 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR