NANCY GARDELLA
508-693-3308
Well, in retrospect, that was a quick season! Of course, it didn’t seem so when you were snagged in traffic or searching for a parking spot. Plenty of parking now.
Writing runs in the family. A big Vineyard hello to my cousin, Silvio Spiconardi of DeBary, Florida. Silvio is a retired barber, originally from White Plains, who has always had a flair for the written word. Over the years he has sent me his letters to the editor and opinion pieces. Last week I received two thoughtful, well-written opinions he sent to DeBary’s local paper, the Beacon. One was about local politics and his town’s mayor, the other was his opinion of the proposed mosque to be built near the World Trade Center. Keep writing, Sil!
Our library’s monthly book sale is tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m. Stock up on cold-weather reading.
Brenda Correa challenges you in high intensity training at the Mansion House on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. This very successful program is continuing, free to members and non-members alike.
The Women’s Club of Martha’s Vineyard enters its 112th year of meetings on Monday, Sept. 20. I didn’t get a time or place, but call Janice Beslisle for details at 508-627-4861. The objectives of the club are social, literary, civic and philanthropic.
The Tisbury senior center is sponsoring a free lecture at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. An Overview of Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Planning is the subject, presented by Betty Harkins and Jane Bourette. The center would like a proposed head count so they may provide the correct number of booklets; please call 508-696-4205.
So much is happening next Tuesday night! After our annual summer hiatus, the American Legion auxiliary meetings begin at 7 p.m. at Post 257 on Martin Road. New members are always welcome. I’ll see you there.
A free lecture series at the library, funded by generous gifts from Ruth Redding and Stephen C. Luce, also meets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the program room. And She Alone Remains: the Past, Present, and Future of the Charles W. Morgan, is the subject for Matthew Stackpole, former director of our Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Matt has been working on the Charles W. Morgan restoration at Mystic Seaport since 2008. Enjoy this interesting piece on maritime history and take notes for me.
Young people aged eight to 11 are invited to a free movie with popcorn at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The film is a musical about a small-town girl who shares an adventure with a pop star in L.A.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 28, for season re-convention of the Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network. The free event is a get-together at the Atlantic Restaurant in Edgartown from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your business cards and network. Cash bar and dinner menu will be available.
Condolences go out to Ana Maria Cecilio who suffered the death of an aunt in Brazil last week and an uncle this week. You are in our prayers.
The birthday bandwagon pulls along Joanna Elliot Riesman today. Tomorrow belongs to Aaron Kasprak. Sept. 19 is shared by Lauren Barlosky and Joan Glodis. Sept. 20 is claimed by Pete Sawyer. Sept. 21 sees Terry Gramkowski and Amanda Schwab age gracefully. Sept. 22 is a party for Tawnya MacLeod, Nate Thayer and Michael Levandowski. And on Sept. 23, Karen Mercier takes the cake. Many happy returns.
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