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LOCAL Tuesday 23 May 2023
Meals On Wheels program in Aruba is celebrating 54 years

ORANJESTAD – The Meals cuit to raise money for the
On Wheels program in Aru- program. The Aruba Meth- The bank account for Meals
ba, sponsored by the Aru- odist Foundation supports on Wheels is in the Aruba
ba Methodist Circuit, has Meals on Wheels when they Methodist Church Circuit
been going on for 54 years. are low on funds and in this account, which includes
They have served many way they have survived Meals on Wheels and Bus
people who are shut-ins, through the pandemic and (the bus is used to deliver
elderly, and families that other challenges. food. All funds are audited
are unable to provide food yearly, and accounts are
for their families. Meals on Wheels had a van updated every six months.
to make deliveries years Aruba Bank Account Nr.
Doctors and social workers ago, but it got so old that 2019966.
provide the names of peo- they started using the van For any information on
ple to be eligible for the from the church. That be- Meals on Wheels, please
program, to ensure that the came a problem with age. contact Valerie Connor at
people needing help are This year, thanks to the two 297 5628322 or e-mail val-
not already being helped Silent Auctions and Food erieconnor@setarnet.com.
by other organizations. Two To this date, the program deliver food. Of course, Extravaganzas of 2021
hot meals are delivered serves 80 people and has a more money is needed to and 2022, that were sup- The next Silent Auction and
weekly, on Tuesdays and waiting list. provide more service to ported by many generous Food Extravaganza will be
Fridays, all freshly-cooked They are in need of more people in need. businesses in Aruba, they held on Saturday Novem-
food, cooked for the day of funds and more workers to were able to purchase a ber 25, 2023, from 4:”30 to
delivery. Food is prepared donate their time so that The program takes dona- used minivan, something 8pm at Club Caiquetio. For
in the John Wesley Audito- they can cover a larger tions year round, but for the for which they feel blessed. more information please
rium in San Nicolas, which is area. They also would like past two years, they have As they continue to serve contact Edith Geerman at
owned by the Aruba Meth- to have another location in held Silent Auctions put on the people of Aruba, they 297 5636855.
odist Circuit. Oranjestad to prepare and by the Aruba Methodist Cir- plead for support.

Join the third annual Aruba Animal Rescue Mission

ORANJESTAD – Now you can join a once in a Take part in fundraising in your home town prior ter.com to discuss options. Follow the link or
lifetime volunteercation, where you will spend to the event, by raising funds via our communal scan the QRcode to join!
four half days with local animal rescues on the GoFundMe Link and obtaining supplies to bring h t t p s : / / w w w . w e t r a v e l . c o m / t r i p s / 3 r d -
beautiful island of Aruba! There will be plenty with you to Aruba for the various rescues. a n n u a l - a r u b a - a n i m a l - r e s c u e - m i s -
of time for fun and sun including our ‘Welcome s i o n - w a n d e r l u s t - j e t s e t t e r - l l c - a r u b a -
Happy Hour’ and the ‘Farewell Sunset Sail’ on Free cancellation now through May 31st 2023. 94051680?fbclid=IwAR2VpHRVeBMn-FMFmD3z-
your final evening. June 1st 2023 and beyond this trip is non-refund- koPNLcpIYWdHCTnw
able.
This trip is organized by Wanterlust Jetsetter.
Must be 18+ and physically capable of walking All proceeds go directly towards accommo-
and standing for long periods of time as well as dations and events happening for this rescue
lifting up to 20lbs to participate! mission, no profits are made from WANDERLUST
JETSETTER LLC from this event.
Airfare not included in packages, it is your re- Accommodations provided by: Radisson Blu
sponsibility to obtain air for Sept 12th 2023 arriv- Aruba, located in Palm Beach.
al at AUA airport and Sept 17th 2023 departure.
You must be able to travel the full length of stay; Should you want to extend your stay, please
partial stays are not permitted for this event. reach out to rescuemission@wanderlustjetset-