Merry Christmas!
Can it
possibly be?
Christmas
is only 13 days away?
Where has the time gone?
To borrow from the world’s
most famous author, Anonymous, Thanksgiving has passed and the last of the
turkey has (finally) disappeared. The expanded edition of Black Friday is over,
although the scent of pepper spray lingers in the air. The Super-Sized version
of Cyber Monday went by more quietly, but some detect the scent of scorched
plastic drifting through Ethernet connections. Locally we’ve also had our first
official snowfall of the year. It was not
enough for purists, but more than enough for those Florida-bound. Despite all the issues and concerns, what
better time of the year could there be?
December is a month of
parties, events, and festivities. It is hard to resist being included in
gatherings in our community, with family, and within our various social groups.
Culminating with New Year’s Eve celebrations, December is probably the
brightest month of the year. Each community has special displays and programs,
Nativity scenes and services. Even if you enjoy the bustle of the season, these
are a great way to relax, recharge, and reconnect with the things most
meaningful during the holidays. Don’t know where any of these might be? Just
ask your family or neighbors! Chances are they will point you in the right
direction.
We’ve been told that many of
our number were able to take advantage of MCI’s “Holiday
Happening” meal on December 5th. We appreciate Warden Bunting’s invitation,
and have been assured others will follow.
One invitation that has
already been announced to those who attended the “Holiday Happening” involves
the Wander Inn. For a variety of reasons, several years ago
MCI closed the staff dining area, affectionately known as the ODR.
The Red Cross, learning of the situation, made a commitment to address
this. In a display of joint cooperation
the Wander Inn was created. Operating
from the former ODR, it serves lunches from 10:30am to noon
on weekdays. Prices are similar to those
found in the local community, so those remembering the days of the 15 cent
honor system would normally need to take a deep breath.
Not this time!
Warden Bunting has extended
an offer to all MCI retirees of a free lunch the first Wednesday of each
month. All that is needed is to call the
Warden’s Office no later than the working day before to have your name added to
the gate pass (740-382-5781, extension #2210).
On your initial visit they will prepare an MCI Retiree badge for you,
eliminating the need for gate passes for future “free lunch” days. A better offer than this will be hard to
find.
In keeping with the season,
there are a few dates to mark on your calendar:
December
25, 2012. Christmas.
December
31, 2012. New
Year’s Eve.
It’s not too late to select a
Designated Driver!
January 1, 2013. New Year’s
Day. The day when the resolutions
meet the treadmill. Or not.
May 7, 2013
@ noon. Our twice
annual MCI Retiree’s Luncheon, at
Ryan’s.
To close, we have a lesson
to share gained from years of watching bowl games:
Pace
yourself!
Have a happy holiday and a
wonderful new year.
Robert Ferguson, President
.
