Our Satellite's project to help the Sisters of  Christian Charity in Wilmette is continuing. We send a check that covers groceries to be delivered for the week, and provide one catered meal per week for the 29 sisters at the convent. A week of groceries or one meal costs about $400.  Donations to date have exceeded $5200 using online payments through the link on our website, "COVID-19 Response Sisters of Charity".

 

The Satellite group has raised over $11,000 this year in their overall fundraising efforts.  Kudos to this enthusiastic and committed group.

Vitalant, formerly LifeSource, will now be testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies.Our next Blood Drive (Donation Date) is scheduled for June 26th, 2020, at (or about) Noon - Vitalant/Lifesource, 2436 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202.  Please remind anyone who may be interested to make an appointment by calling 877-25-VITAL or going on-line at www.Vitalant.org.  The "Group Code" for The Rotary Club of Wilmette is WM-17.  This is a great way to get tested.

 

 

As Rotarians, we need to remember that we should seek to provide  "Services Above Self” assistance to all (including your family) whenever possible while maintaining the COVID-19 "Stay in Home" guidelines.

 

For friends and acquaintances : make phone calls or send emails to those who might be lonely.  Send cute pictures of your pets or children.

 

For family:  All this "togetherness" that we are experiencing now could create some additional family stress.  Let your family know you love them and be patient with all the "togetherness" issues.  Try not to criticize family members or bring up past displeasures.  Take the time to really listen to their feelings about how they are coping.

Art Sutton was on a cruise ship that was docked outside of Miami.  He returned last Tuesday and reported that there were no problems on the ship, but getting home from Miami was challenging.

 

Debora Morris selected some exercises that most people can do at home to stay fit. She will be happy to email these to anyone who wants them. debora@pftl.net