by Lorine Parks

The big Announcement for our last meeting of the year is that Gracie Eshilian attended!  Gracie achieved her stated goal, that she would be back with us for Christmas, and there she was, looking chic in the spiffy blue wheelchair we provided for her, thanks to Rich Strayer’s constant efforts.

Gracie gave us an update on her condition, and when she moved her legs and wiggled her toes, cheers went up.  “I’ll be walking again,” she vowed.  Hugs all around and welcome back, Gracie.  Come back again as soon as you’re able.

In a tidy fashion the Raffle was won by Manny Castro, who cleaned it out in time for the books to close on zero for the old year.  The jackpot starts to accumulate again with our next meeting, which will be January 6.

Your Hubbub Editor and this Reporter wish everyone the joys of the many holidays that crown this season.  May the New Year bring health and happiness and may bells ring in peace to the world and gentle ample rain for California.