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An Aftercare Program of Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers

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October 2019

Friends,

When you receive this newsletter, the group going to Albuquerque will be packing for the fall getaway to the Balloon Festival. We leave October 4th and return on October 6th. In April 2020, we will have our spring trip, which includes 2 days in Poteet, Texas, for the Strawberry Festival and 2 days in San Antonio on the River Walk. We will have a sign-up sheet at the dinner this month.

If you are a new Lake Ridge Lady and would like to participate in the events on our calendar, but you feel anxious about attending without knowing anyone, call me at 806-535-9323. We have all had similar feelings. I would love to talk to you and make sure that you have people waiting for you so that you do not have to be alone. The benefits of participating are many, and all the things you fear will pass quickly when you are in the company of those walking the same path as you.

I want you all to know how precious you are to me. I am so blessed to be able to see you and do all the fun things that we do together. I love my job and the relationships that I have in my life because of the Lake Ridge Ladies. Before the Lake Ridge Ladies, I simply functioned in my life as a widow, but now, I have joy, friendships, mentors, and a purposeful life. I am here for you, but I also wanted to tell you that each time I see you, I am the one who is truly blessed.

XOXOXO,

GayleSantos Moreno

806-698-8085Gayle Severe806-535-9323

“Every next level of your life will

demand a different version of you.”

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Sharing Loss, Sharing LifeREMEMBERING THROUGH LIVING

The Lake Ridge Ladies believe in a process of supportive interaction with family, friends and community. By remembering and honoring our past, we believe we can be a source of strength and inspiration for each other and those around us. The stated mission of the Lake Ridge Ladies organization is to embrace every moment life has to offer and enrich our community, each other and ourselves through a positive outlook and a lifestyle rich with experiences.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTHBest Popcorn Balls EverINGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

• 3/4 cup light corn syrup• 1/4 cup margarine• 2 teaspoons cold water• 2 5/8 cups confectioners’ sugar

• 1 cup marshmallows• 5 quarts plain popped popcorn• 1 bag of candy corn (optional)

• Pop popcorn (add candy corn, if you choose).• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners’ sugar, and

marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.

• Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

*This snack is sweet, savory, and crunchy--and even low in fat.

Caring For Your Thumbie NecklacePlatingAll Sterling Silver, Noble Bronze, and 14K White Gold keepsakes (excepting items that include Patina) are plated with an all-new Rhodium plating. This new Rhodium is harder than any currently used in the jewelry world. It is highly scratch resistant and helps prevent tarnishing, letting keepsakes retain their just-new shine longer. There is no charge for this service.PolishingIf your piece is tarnished, first try cleaning with a jewelry cloth. Often, simply polishing the keepsake will return it to its original shine. Use a good silver cream polish to restore the shine and place a protective coating (and tarnish resistor) on your piece. These are available in most hardware and grocery stores. Again, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.Silver cream polish should never be used on stones or resin.Liquid Tarnish RemoverIf heavily tarnished, remove the tarnish with a liquid tarnish remover, following the manufacturer’s instructions. It only takes a second or two. Never leave jewelry in liquid tarnish removers for longer than a few seconds. Also, never submerge jewelry with stones (synthetic or genuine) or resin in liquid tarnish remover.

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TIPS

Tuesday, October 1stDr. Arica Black, The Hearing Doctor

Hearing Loss: The Silent Epidemic

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

LAKE RIDGE LADIES DINNER

Sundays from 3:00-4:30PMSept. 15th - Nov. 17th, 2019Lake Ridge Chapel | 6025 82nd StreetPlease RSVP to 806-698-8085

Thursday, October 31st at 6:00PMLOCATION CHANGE

Hilton Garden Inn6027 45th Street

Costumes optional

Walking Through Grief is a support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The Walking Through Grief series offers hope and help, while providing information and practical tools to those navigating the grief journey. We will meet each Sunday from 3:00-4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Policy of the Lake Ridge LadiesThis bimonthly dinner is exclusively for widows who have used the services of Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers.

Directions:Turn east (right) on to 43rd Street off Milwaukee if you are coming down Milwaukee from Lake Ridge Chapel; turn south (right) on Ironton Avenue; turn east (left) on 45th Street and the Hilton will be on the right once you pass Iola Avenue.

When Peoples Bank was formed in 1999, you might say it was formed with People in mind. From our logo (depicting three people) to our name and ultimately our motto “People that You Know,” we are all about serving people and their financial needs.

In an era where things are increasingly impersonal, we believe personal service and attention is a differentiator in banking. When you enter Peoples Bank, our goal is that you will be greeted by at least three people. We also want to know your name and something about you (family, friends, and interests).

We have a Vision Statement for our bank that reads, “Peoples Bank strives to be “the best company” our employees ever work for, “the best bank” our customers ever do business with and “the best investment” our shareholders ever make.” And our Mission Statement is “Peoples Bank exists to place the needs of our employees, customers and shareholders at the center of everything we do!”

Peoples Bank is proud to be a true community bank. We focus attention on the needs of local families, businesses, towns, and farmers. We help keep the communities we serve vibrant and growing, by being involved in our communities.

If you do not already bank with us, we invite you to come in and see what it is like to do business with “People that You Know!”

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Tuesday, October 15thLaura Landes, Lake Ridge ChapelThe Cremation Deliberation

OFFERED NOW ONMondays at 6:00PMLake Ridge Chapel | 6025 82nd Street

Together with Bacon Heights Baptist Church, Lake Ridge is hosting a special Grief Share class for parents who have lost children—regardless of the age of the child or the circumstances. Joyce Rowe with Lake Ridge Chapel leads this special class, which addresses the unique challenges of losing a child. Joyce has lost two children—one to a drunk driver and one to suicide—so she knows firsthand the challenges of losing a child. Call 806-239-4308 or 806-698-8085 for more information.

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Amy LewisMichael and I met in the late 90s. We were both employed by the City of Lubbock in Public Safety. He was a firefighter, and I worked for the police. We enjoyed many of the same things - traveling, the Rocky Mountains, hiking, camping, Texas Ranger games, and just sitting home with each other. We married and had two wonderful daughters - Audra in 2001 and Jessica in 2003. Michael loved being a dad. He was Band Dad, Swim Team Dad, and Homework Dad. When Audra decided she wanted to graduate high school early, he worked with her every evening after work to get all her credits in. She graduated with Honors.

Every summer, we would take a two-week vacation to the mountains to get away from the internet and cell phones. It was important for us to be together, spend quality time and give the girls memories to last a lifetime. Michael was the definition of a family man.

Michael was proud to be a Lubbock Firefighter. He felt very honored to be in this profession. He was also a proud U.S. Navy veteran. He was going to retire in December of 2020, and we were going to start planning for our retirement adventures. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer before Labor Day 2018, he was determined to conquer it. When I would cry with worry, he would tell me God had given him a peace and everything was going to be okay. Michael’s faith was unshakable.

Michael was a fighter, and we thought he had it beaten back. On the evening of November 9, we were playing cards with friends and celebrating that he was at the end of radiation and chemo. Earlier in the day, he had picked up Jessica from school and took her driving. He felt great. On the morning of November 10, he passed out at home, and we took him to the hospital. He died that evening unexpectedly from an arterial bleed. He was 56.

Michael was my best friend. We had 19 years together, but we did so much living in those years. As the one-year anniversary of his death approaches, I find myself still unsure of what the future holds for myself and our teenage kids. I do know that I was very lucky to have had him in my life. I learned so much from him, and I am a better person because of him.

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“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

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LAKE RIDGE LADIES COMMITTEEMary Beth Abernathy

Linda EllisMarilyn Jamison

Valerie MorenoJoyce Rowe

Wanda Walton

Prayer ChainIf you have any prayer requests, we would like to pray for you. Contact Joyce Rowe at 806-239-4308.

Game DayJoin us on the 2nd Monday each month from 1pm-3pm. Lake Ridge Ladies and Lake Ridge Men will be playing Hand & Foot along with other games, and you are welcome to join us even if you have never played. We will teach you! This is a great way to get involved with the Lake Ridge Ladies.

BuncoBunco is a dice game that is easy to play and very easy to learn! Bunco is usually played with a small money pot, but we bring a white elephant or re-gift for our prizes. We bring our gift in a pretty little gift bag. The prizes are always fun to win and even more fun to bring! We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers.

Saturday BrunchSaturday Brunch - Join your friends at 11am on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The event locations are on the calendar.Hilton Garden Inn | 6027 45th

Dutch DinnerDutch Dinner is another opportunity to share a meal together in the middle of the month and meet new friends. We meet at a different restaurant every month. The date, time and location can be found on the monthly calendar. There are many of our Ladies who work or have other obligations during the day and cannot participate in our game days or outings. This dinner was planned for you!

Friendship GroupsLife is so much better when it is shared with others, through strong relationships and living life to the fullest every day. We have 6 groups to choose from. You can go to one or all. Join us for the Lunch Bunch, Mall Walkers, Movie Club, Book Club, Weight Loss & Support Group, and Wine & Dine. For information about the groups, call 806-698-8085.

Lake Ridge Ladies Auto CareChristian Brothers Automotive will be providing our ladies with free oil changes and discounted rates on auto repair. You will also have priority status in line. In order to receive these special services, you will be issued a tab to put on your key chain that distinguishes you as a Lake Ridge Lady. Each tab is numbered and cannot be used for anyone other than the person it is issued to. 6207 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424 | 806-730-2757

Movie DayJoin us for a Movie Day with friends! You will receive a text with the movie, date, and time. Tickets are bought in advance so you will need to RSVP to Marilyn Jamison @ 806-535-7080. If you are not on the list to be called, you can call Lake Ridge Chapel at 806-698-8085 to be added.

Weight Loss Support GroupWe meet every Monday 9am at Lake Ridge Chapel to privately weigh in, tally our total weight loss as a group, celebrate our successes, share our challenges, and discuss our plans for the week. We encourage you to join us whether you have a lot of weight to lose or just a few pounds. It is easier to reach a goal when you have accountability and a supportive group of friends.

Supper at SixThis is dinner and cocktails where Lake Ridge Ladies and Lake Ridge Men meet at a different restaurant each month on the 1st Wednesday of the month. It is Dutch so you pay for your own dinner and drinks. This is another great opportunity to meet with friends!

SAVE THE DATELake Ridge Ladies & Lake Ridge Men Game Night We promise an evening of fun, snacks, games if you choose, football, and new friends. Need a friend or be a friend, please come. Last names beginning A through M will bring snacks. Lake Ridge Chapel | October 19th | 6pm

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