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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Club at WestPark Democrats, continued Digital World Club, continued
First 100 Days activities, and at the February meeting we shared updates session using the aid of two fabulous, professional instructors and their
on what has been accomplished so far. We will bring this topic back over videos to present the basics of computer science. No experience
the next months. necessary!
What’s New about our Club Website: If you need any computer assistance, contact Rick Koehler at
Our Club has expanded and (we hope) improved our ‘Group’ page on rpkoehler@comcast.net. We will do our best to help you.
The Club at WestPark website. We’ve added our latest meeting agenda,
updates, renewal information and how to contact us. We invite you to log Helping Hands 2.0
onto the Club’s website (www.theclubatwestparkca.com), and on the top
of the page find ‘Groups’. Once there, scroll down to ‘Democrats’ and It is so exciting to know that the Covid vaccine is now readily
viola, you’re there! available for our demographic. Many of our residents have
How Can I Join or Renew? received their first shots and waiting for their second. And
We continue to exceed the pace of our 2020 memberships, and several some have just started getting their second. There are many
members have donated in addition to the $20 Annual membership fee. places in our area offering the vaccine, so if you have not made an
We invite any Club at WestPark resident to join, you don’t have to be a appointment for yours, now is the time to do it. Check with your
Democrat, and joining our Club doesn’t mean that you’re joining any physician or the Placer County website for available inoculation
other Democratic organization. What are the benefits of joining you say? centers. It is hopeful that all our residents will choose to have the
A few examples are: vaccine so that we can beat this awful pandemic and re-open our
• Staying informed on issues and gaining new perspective community and enjoy the reasons we moved here in the first place.
• Being able to share ideas and views Right now, the best we can do is be thankful for all we have and be
generous by helping those who are less fortunate. Be kind and keep in
• Listening to interesting speakers from fellow members, local
business leaders, and members of academia touch with your friends and loved ones who may need a special hug in
these trying times. Hoping you are all well and following the guidelines
Participating in Fun social events
Coming Up: of masks, social distancing and washing your hands so that you and
We have several interesting speakers and activities planned for the next others can remain healthy. Now more so than ever!
Our Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon is postponed until April 20,
few months while we are still under COVID precautions.
2022! The Timbers will not be having any large gatherings for at least 8-
• At our March meeting (March 3rd), we’ll hear from Tomas Vera, the 9 months. By April 2022, we should be good to go and once again hold
Chair of the Placer County Democrats on “Looking Forward to 2022”. this fabulous event. Since we will have no income from our fundraisers
• In April (April 7th), fellow member Joanne Ketchum will share this year, we will unfortunately be unable to make any charitable
information and invite conversation about Climate Change. contributions as we have in the past. We are immensely proud of the
And in May (May 5th), Dr. Terry McAteer will ZOOM in and present more than $3500 we gave in 2020 and the over $10,000 we have given in
“Inaugurations: Celebrating American Peaceful Transfer of Power.. Most the past 4 years and look forward to continuing this in the future.
of the Time”. Dr. McAteer has a doctorate In Educational Administration Helping Hands is temporarily suspending our New Resident program
from USF and a Master's Degree in History from San Francisco State. He until it is 100% safe to do so. Once we can open again, we will look
has taught at the high school level and has been a history research fellow. forward to meeting you at our monthly Coffee and Chat in our newly
He is also an instructor at Sierra College for the OLLI (Osher Lifelong decorated Retreat.
Learning Institute) and is well known for his courses on government, As you know, Helping Hands sends cards to homeowners who are sick,
political science, and enjoying the outdoors in the Sierra Nevadas. had surgery or an accident, or lost a loved one. A group of volunteers
If you are not currently a member and would like to join or have any make us beautiful handmade cards to send. We would appreciate it if
questions, contact us at the.clubatwestparkdems@gmail.com or you can you could save cards that you have received from anyone so our card
call our Chair Dan Ketchum at 916-945-7201. crafters can use parts from those cards to make new cards. They can be
MISSION: The mission of The Club at WestPark Democrats is to create any kind, and you can choose to save the whole card or just the front
a welcoming forum to support Democratic candidates of integrity who cover. You can now leave your cards at the home of Maria Winkler on
share our values of unity, diversity and equal rights. We strive to use our the table outside her front door in a plastic bag. Her address is 2040
collective power through discussion, information and outreach to put our Appersett Loop. They will be most welcome and help those who are
progressive vision, values and goals into action" crafting the cards we send to our neighbors.
Helping Hands is always here for you. Although right now we cannot
Digital World Club deliver meals to you, or run errands, we can still send cards. Please let us
know if you or someone you know is ill or had an accident, had surgery,
Please mark your calendar on March 10th @ 10:00 (9:30 if you need or has lost a loved one and we will get a card out right away. Please
help with a computer/digital device issue) for the DWC Zoom meeting. email rbevmumm@gmail.com .
The Zoom link will be sent via email to all the SIG DWC members. It will be great when we can all get together again!
Topic: How Digital Devices Work - taking the mystery out of 0's and Seniors First offers local resources for seniors and their families.
1’s. Learn about the language of digital computers and how only two Call 1-530-889-9500 if you or someone you know needs long term meal
number’s, 0 and 1, allow for processing and displaying characters, colors assistance or guidance for other services.
and sounds on our devices. This will be an elementary and entertaining
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