At least 13 of our members gathered downtown on Saturday morning.

 

We were fitted with gloves, grabbers and garbage bags and we set our to pick up trash in the Chinatown area.

 

It was a real eye opener for me. There was lots of trash but it was not the trash that had an affect on me, it was the stuff we found in the trash like novaxin kits and needles and the number of homeless people living in tents. I came away from the event feeling good. Not only did we clean up an area of town that is clearly neglected by the City and ETS (the worst spot we cleaned up was a bus shelter) but we showed people there that someone cars.

 

We had a great time and the consensus from the people I talked to was that we should do this again.

 

There is a rumour that a few of us may, or may not, have gathered for “tea” on a patio after the event.

 

    

There were 12 on my laptop screen on Apri2l 2021.

 

Deb’s new dog is a fussy eater.  She has finally found a fancy imported dog food that (Dr. Marty’s ) that she will eat.

 

Pat reported that Agnes has been doing well. That is indeed great news.

 

We talked about Cindy’s decision to take a leave of absence. She will be missed.

 

We had a general discussion about the changes to our Transit system. There were lots of advice and comments from a group of seniors who have not been on a bus in 20 years.

 

Deb reported that our application for charitable status for Stephen’s Hope has been returned. CRA is seeking further detail and clarification. Lorne, deb and Brian are working on a response.

Interim President/President-elect Elizabeth pointed out that our pre pandemic fundraising sources (Robust reds and Casinos)  are not possible now. We will need to find new ways to raise funds. She asks that members provide any thoughts.

 

Mark and will coordinate a bottle pick up.