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Bake Sale, April 4 at Lily's, 8 am

One Year ago was our very first endeavor out in front of Lily's Cafe.  We raised $499.15.  Let's do it again!
 
This Saturday, April 4 at 8am, let's begin another great year of "fun"draising for our friends, the residents at Casa de Asilo.
 
Please Please Please bring your baked goods, savory or sweet, either to me directly at the house or that day at the event.  Tourists and residents alike look forward to our goodies every month, so let's not let them down!  Also for sale will be some jewelry, books and DVD's.

Here are a few thoughts I want to pass on to you, as well in this mailing:
  • We mourn the passing of another resident at the Asilo.  Delcerine.  You may remember that she sat right outside the front door all day long in her rocking chair.  She had a stroke late last year (right about when those November rains started) and ahd been failing since then.  On March 17, her feeding tube was removed and she left us soon thereafter.  I will always remember her smile and blue eyes.  I asked her one day what made her smile and she said:  "it's better than the alternative." 
  • The kids at TEC made some amazing cinnamon banana bread for last month's event.  Totally yummy. 
  • This past month in the school they have been creating a vegetable and flower garden -- some from seeds -- and learning about composting.  (Never too late for that)  Keren Levanon, TEC's Director, is offering tomato plants for sale with all proceeds going to the Asilo.  She has nearly 150 in small pots.  Please contact her on karenanywhere@yahoo.com or drop by the school to select your plant.  We are asking $1/plant or make an offer.
Again, thank you for your interest and support.  I hope all of you can bring a little something as you know something is always better than the alternative!
 

 

Recap of the memorable events that took place over this past year.

 
December 27, 2008
 
Today I visited the Asilo and there was lots of food and fresh baked cake and the residents told me how much they appreciated all the Christmas fun they had!  Gloria had fried chicken, rice and a wonderful tuna macaroni salad .. they all ate everything, which is rare.... The residents feel the love and that's what is most important.
 
Government is supposed to newly allow the administrator in Changuinola to sign checks for payroll and other necessities that in the past had to be approved in Panama City.  This new function to take place as of 15 de enero.  Let's see.  All of us will keep an eye on this, I hope.  Do you know.. interesting fact:  the 3 people who have not been paid are temporary employees?  Only been there for 10 years....
 
Bottom line is change is definitely taking place at Casa de Asilo because of YOU.  Please say it's true!
 
This Saturday is the first Saturday of January.  Bake Sale at Lily's Cafe.  8 am.  Please, your donations of baked goods, crafts and gently used clothing, books and DVDs will be so appreciated.
 
I am at my home after 1:00pm daily for delivery.  If you can bake something sweet, savory or just all around good, do it.  If you have tmie to come spend at the sale itself, I would love the company.
 
Every little bit helps.  As I tell all of my exercise friends, something is always better than nothing.
 
Dios bendiga and I hope to hear from you soon,
 
Vickie Hubbard