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November Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers cele- brating this month. Tor- rance Lee, Sr., Lafe White, Frank DeBose, and Ted McNair, 11/4; Tia Bryant and Judge Favors, 11/7; Jesse Gadson, 11/10; Reginald Tolbert and Ray- mond Sweet, 11/11; Ter- rence Mitchell, Sr. and Shawn Frazier, 11/12; Juanita Cook, Rosa Dupree Winkfield, and Bruce Reid, 11/13; Thelma Sweet and Tommy Brown, 11/16; Natasha Johnson, 11/17; Bernice Johnson, Barbara Little and Dianne Davis, 11/20; Michael Pasco, 11/23; Angie Had- den and David Snow, III, 11/24; Sharon Sweet Grant, 11/26; and Twanda Bradley, 11/28.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington (Bristol Rehab), Gwendola Small, Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert, Henri- etta Sanders, Willie Hill, Hewitt Smith, Bernard Washington (Bristol Rehab), James (Fish) Miller, Florence Owens, Al Wright, Emma Thomas, Ruth Brown An-
the Progress Village Civic Council for 10 years. He con- tributed so much of his time and money to support the progress of the community. President-Emeritus Kemp will truly be missed.
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Progress Village Park, lo- cated at 8701 Progress Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33619, will be open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday, for residents who want a free COVID test or Pfizer vaccine. Walk-ins accepted. Face masks are required except during the nasal swab.
In accordance with federal guidelines, health insurance information will be collected; however, individuals who do not have health insurance will still be tested. People being tested should bring a photo ID (driver’s license, state-is- sued ID, or passport) with name and date of birth, as well as their health insurance card (if applicable).
At-home vaccination may be possible. Those who would like to be vaccinated at home should call (813)932-6266. https://www.hillsborough- county .org/en/residents/pu- blicsafety/covid-19-vaccine
What Is Redistricting?
Redistricting is the consti- tutionally-mandated redraw- ing of local, state, and federal political boundaries every 10 years following the federal Census to account for changes in population during the pre- vious decade. Monday, No- vember 8th, 2021 at 6 P.M., the First Redistricting Public Hearing (Virtual); Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at 6 P.M., Second Redistricting Public Hearing and Final Ap- proval of A Single Map (Vir- tual)
Victory A. M. E. Church Free Produce
Every Saturday, 11 a. m. – 12:30 p. m., 5202 S. 86th St.
Loss Support Ministry
If you have lost a loved one, come join us virtually to talk or just listen. We are here for you if you’ve lost a loved one, your job, your relation- ship, etc. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p. m. Call 813-677-1948 or con- tact minburrows@aol.com for dial in information.
Prayer Line In The Upper Room
Morning Glory Prayer and Praise Time, 9:30 a. m. – 10:30 a. m., Every Monday (701) 802-5039, Access code 5131217.
Progress Village Civic Council News
Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741- 3604.
derson and McArthur.
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Expressions
Of Sympathy
It is with much sadness and a heavy heart that we send our prayers and condo- lences during this time of loss to the family of Mr. Hilrie Kemp, Jr., a longtime resi- dent of the community. Not only was he a long time resi- dent, but he was a leader, hav- ing served as the President of
Baby Shower For New Mom
Angel Gerrett hosted a baby shower for her sister at her home. The event for honoree, Ariel Daniels, was attended by family and friends. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)
All hands are waiting to hold the new infant upon its arrival: from left, Angel Gerrett, hostess, Torres Strings, honoree Ariel Daniels, Sorela Giles, Kal Reyes and Shernet Reyes.
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