Lunching with the Library Ladies

I just heard some thunder, so it looks like we will be getting some rain tonight. Oh! Just saw some lightening, so we're definitely in for it. It seemed inevitable today. The air was warm and humid. Jim's hoping it won't rain hard enough to wash away the mulch he's spread all down the steps he put in on the back hill.

I was treated to lunch today, along with some of the other volunteers at the library. There were 5 of us, including Ruthanne, who is in charge of the Library Link Service to Seniors program. LL is part of the Outreach Program at the library, the purpose being to provide library materials to the seniors in some of the local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Meals on Wheels recipients, and Homebound patrons. I started volunteering with LL shortly after we moved here, but over the past year, while undergoing my cancer treatments, I haven't been very much involved. Now that I'm relieved of all the doctor's appointments, I'll be able to resume my volunteering. I really enjoy it and look forward to getting back into the routine again.

One thing that was funny is that Linda, one of the women in my Drawing Class last night, walked into the restaurant just behind Ruthanne and me. As Ruthanne was speaking to the hostess, Linda and I discovered that not only are we in the Drawing Class together, but we are both volunteers for LL. Ruthanne had no reason to introduce us - we were merrily chatting away! Too funny! It really is a small world. Or perhaps just a small community. The others who were there were Rhonda and my friend Cathy, who has been volunteering for a year and a half or so. I have to confess - I roped her into it. But actually, she had been thinking about doing some volunteering, and this fits well into her life.

After our lunch, we walked down the street to the Carroll Arts Council, where a purse auction is underway. The volunteers at LL had contributed donations to the auction, the proceeds of which will benefit the group who check in daily on seniors living on their own to make sure they are doing ok. The brochure said they make 1500 phone calls a month, so they must be keeping tabs on about 50 seniors.

In addition to all the purses and other items that were displayed for the silent auction, they had other "gently used" purses, tote bags, and scarves for sale that had been donated. There were dozens! It was fun to look through them, and of course I found one I wanted. It's a black shoulder bag with 9 zippered compartments. Wow! In perfect shape, and a good purse to have when we are traveling. For $10. All for a good cause.

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