MAILING ADDRESS:PROBUS CLUB OF COOKSVILLE

86-50BurnhamthorpeRoadWestPOBox124

MISSISSAUGA,ON.L5B3C2

CLUB OF COOKSVILLE #177 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER O U R S T R E N G T H I S F E L L O W S H I P , O U R S U C C E S S I S P A R T I C I P A T I O N

DECEMBER2017FOUNDEDDECEMBER16,2005ISSUE125

THE PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS ONLY FOR THE INTERNAL COMMUNICATION IN THE OPERATION OF THIS CLUB

Please remember – all cheques should be made out to Probus Club of Cooksville PRESIDENT’SCORNER–WILLIAMO’HALLORAN

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT: BILL O’HALLORAN - Good morning all It appears that the fall is creating problems in terms of the trees trying to shed their leaves. For those of us that have yet to down size our homes, leaf cleanup is still ongoing. The season, which has yet to leave us to make room for winter, has brought lots of wind and rain, but still the leaves are stubbornly clinging to the trees. I'm not sure if this is an

indication that that we're going to have lots of snow as predicted for this year or what. An old belief (as predicted in the farmer’s almanac) was that if the evergreen trees had their cones high up in the tree we were to get lots of snow in the coming winter. Last year’s snow was not all that plentiful and as far as I am concerned I would like a repeat for this year. I have reviewed the 2017 honey do list and am presently at 90% s completion…Yahoo! My dilemma, in retrospect is… should I make an all out assault and make it 100%?...Well, one must tread softly for fear this would be the rallying cry for the future. My goodness! What is a guy to do? Our December meeting should be full of fun and frolic. We have limited attendance to members only {no guests} in anticipation of a high turn out. The Christmas season is upon us. Where has the year gone?? It seems as though the year has passed by at record speed. Is this an indication of age or just a life fact? Our fall and winter program is in full swing. Please take full advantage of it. This is an opportunity to make new friends and reacquaint with old ones. On your renewal form is a questionnaire about volunteering. Please give it your consideration. We have two groups, namely Activities and Events that could use your support and assistance. These two groups are the backbone of our Probus group. I extend a heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who have worked so hard this past year to make our club the success that it is. From our family to yours I wish you all a happy Merry, Merry Christmas And a happy, healthy New Year!

OURMEETINGSAREHELDTHE3RDTHURSDAYOFTHEMONTH,9:30AM–12:00AT:THELIVINGARTSCENTRE

4141LivingArtsDrive,Mississauga,Ontario

PROBUS

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2017EXECUTIVENAMES&PHONENUMBERS.

2017ACTIVITIESCOORDINATORS&PHONENUMBERS.JAMIEURE905-502-0829

Please get in touch with our coordinators if interested in participating in an activity. Or, why not start a new one!

PRESIDENT (2017) BILL O’HALLORAN

905-270-9948

1ST VICE PRESIDENT JOHN MORGAN 905-826-8895

2ND VICE PRESIDENT BOB SEMENYK

905-848-2679

PAST PRESIDENT (2015) FREDRICA LIPCHEN 905-615-1391

SECRETARY DONNA URE 905 502 0829 TREASURER FRANCES CLAY 905 624 6317 MEMBERSHIP (1) PAUL LIFCHIS 905 897 0322 MEMBERSHIP (2) MARILYN FISHER 905 949 0431

SPECIAL EVENTS (1) WENDY FAGAN

905-824-3282

SPECIAL EVENTS (2) LYNN KELLER

905-567-4369

ACTIVITIES JAMIE URE 905 502 0829 NEWSLETTER JOANNE SLEEMAN 416 543 6126

HISTORIAN RON FRIEDAY

905-454-3595

AFTERNOON WINE

MARILYN NEWELL MARIE JOELLE

ERCK

905 279 0094 905 275 6552 BIKING JANICE

MAXWELL 905 820 9462

BILLIARDS BOB ASKIN 905 276 9303 BOOK CLUB ONE

DONNA LEE MILNE

905-828-1763

BOOK CLUB

TWO SANDRA LARWILL 905 451 5421 BOWLING ED CORRENTE 905 270 9854

BRIDGE FINE DINING DOROTHY

CLIEFF 905 271 8753

EUCHRE 1 CAROL ZIMMERMAN 905 896 7932 EUCHRE 2 MARILYN

FISHER 905 949 0431

BID EUCHRE 3 JANE LIFCHIS 905-897-0322 GOLF

TONY & BRENDA POLHILL

905 890 8046

HIKING / WALKING DIM SUM

BOB SEMENYK

ZAK & FLORA MAK

905-848-2679

905-507-3593 MAHJONG

ZACHARY & FLORA MAK

905-507-3593

LUNCH BUNCH JILL BERRY 905 275 6847

MINIATURE

GOLF BRENDA POLHILL 905 890 8046

AFTER MEETING

LUNCH JILL BERRY 905 275 6847

50/50 DRAW JILL BERRY 905 275 6847

PUB LUNCH RON FRIEDAY 905 454 3595 FRIENDSHIP SUE MUNRO 905-826-3082

PICKLE BALL RAY BECHARD 905-812-2677

BOOK SWAP (at the meeting) SUE MUNRO 905-826-3082

MOVIE TIME JILL BERRY 905 275 6847 LIVE THEATRE JILL BERRY 905 275 6847

BREAKFAST CLUB LYNN KELLER 905-567-4369 WALKING

GROUP 2 PENNY DOBSON 905-624-0674

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OURSPEAKERTHISMONTH

NO SPEAKER THIS MONTH BUT INSTEAD OUR MEETING WILL BE FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS COME AND ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT BY

BY SANTA & CO

MeetingDates&Speakersfor2017

Coordinators: Bob Semenyk: 905-848-2679 & John Morgan : 905-826-8895

SPECIALEVENTS LYNNKELLER:905-567-4369 &WENDYFAGAN:905-824-3282

PAYMENTMEANSCONFIRMATION.

PROBUSwillacceptonlychequesforspecialevents&tours.NOPOSTDATEDChequeswillbeaccepted.Pleasemakeyourchequespayableto:“PROBUSCLUBOFCOOKSVILLE”.Chequeswillbeheldbytheeventleadandnotcasheduntiltheeventisinvoiced.Ifpaymentshavebeenreceivedandanactivityiscancelled,chequeswillbedestroyed.NONREFUNDABLE-Theabilitytoarrangegroupeventsrequiresacommitmentandconfirmationofacertainnumberof members participating, resulting in a total amount owing. This necessity precludes the ability to provide refunds onceconfirmationhasbeengiventotheeventprovider.Memberswho are unable to attendmay try to arrange to sell their tickets to othermemberswishing to attend, please notifyrefundcannotbeprocessed.

MeetingDate Speaker MeetingDateSpeaker

JANUARY 18 2018

ALAN MALLORY BUILDING TRUST IN

RELATIONSHIPS JULY/AUGUST 2018 SABATICAL

FEBRUARY 15 2018 LARRY ROSE SECOND WORLD WAR INSIGHT

SEPTEMBER 20 2018

JOEL ESGUERRA TECH FRAUD

MARCH 15 2018

DR JOAN SIMALCHIK CANADA’S WOMEN’S SUFFERAGE

MOVEMENT OCTOBER 18 2018 TBA

APRIL 19 2018 PETER JENNINGS SHARK ASSAULT NOVEMBER 15 2018 THANH CAMPBELL

COMING TO CANADA

MAY 17 2018 CAL MILLAR CRIME STOPPERS

JUNE 21 2018 KEN SHONK…TBA DECEMBER 2017 OUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Friday December 8, 2017 Brampton Golf Club

7700 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton S. of Steeles, West side of Kennedy

Cash Bar (Cash/Debit/Credit) Socialize 11:30 Buffet 12:15

MONTHLYACTIVITIESATAGLANCEFOR2017 JAMIEURE-905-502-0829

There are still OPEN spots on the monthly calendar… why not start up an activity. If you have an activity you’d like to lead please let us know.

DECEMBER2017

SUNDAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT’ DAY

1 Walking group #2 Mahjong

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3 4 9:30 AM WALKING

5 BOOK CLUB 2 Billiards

6 NO Lunch Bunch this month Bowling

7 BRIDGE

8 Walking group #2 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

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10 11 9:30 AM WALKING

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13 NO Bowling PUB LUNCH FINE DINING

14 BOOK CLUB 1

15 Walking group #2 Mahjong

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17 18 9:30 AM WALKING

19 EUCHRE 2 Afternoon WINE Billiards

20 NO Bowling EUCHRE 1

21 9:30 PROBUS MEETING Book Swap 12:00:after meeting LUNCH

22 Walking group #2 Bid EUCHRE 3

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24 25 9:30 AM WALKING

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27 NO Bowling

28 Breakfast Club

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AFTER MEETING BUFFET LUNCH JILL BERRY – 905-275-6847 Twenty-one club members joined us for the after meeting Lunch in November. The DECEMBER AFTER MEETING LUNCH will have some restrictions because of the time of year. The cost will be $21.95 . We are, I believe, limited to 20 members only.

There WILL NOT BE A SIGN UP SHEET AT THE DECEMBER MEETING. The menu for December 21st will be as follows:

Festive Soup of the Day Warm Rolls & Butter

Garden Fresh Greens with assortment of dressings Chef’s Daily creations of Seasonal Chilled Salads

Chef attended carving Station Daily Festive Seasonal Roast Rotation of Smoked Bone-in Ham, locally sourced Roast Beef, Glazed

Pork Loin served with our own home stuffing, Safe Pan Gravy & Cranberry Sauce Brine marinated Slow Roasted Turkey

Catch of the Day Fillet of Fish Live Cuisine Vegetarian Entrée of the day

Medley of Steamed Maple Glazed Fresh Vegetables Steamed, Baked or Roasted Potatoes

Rice Pilaf Assortment of decadent Festive Desserts and Sweets

Coffee or Tea If you wish to be part of this ‘adventure’ please email me…

jillberry@sympatico.ca or phone 905-275-6847 IMUSTHAVEACOMMITMENTbyDECEMBER14th.

AFTERNOON WINE – 3rd Tuesday, 1:30 pm MARILYN NEWELL & MARIE JOELLE ERCK

Nov 21 - Doris Hart was the lovely host for this month’s event and picked out some fabulous Spanish Wines. Thanks Doris for being such a gracious hosts while the wine ladies because overwhelmed with fun and laughter.

HONORO Vino Blanco White wine 2016 from the D.O. Rueda area near Segovia, Spain. The best vineyards of Rueda are situated on the sandy soils with gravel, where the vines produces the finest grapes possible in the region with aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit. The group felt that the taste of the wine and the graphics on the bottle were sensational, the bottle making a beautiful display on the table.

HONORO Vera Red. The best vineyards of Calatayud are situated high on the hillsides, 3000 ft above sea level, where, despite the poor gravelly soil, the old gnarled vines produce the finest grapes possible in this arid, desolate region. Only the ripest clusters are chosen, thus producing wine of considerable

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depth and finesse. The wine exudes intense aromas of sweet cherries and dark plums with an exotic spicy finish reminiscent of white pepper. Again, the taste and the graphics are outstanding.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Marilyn Newell - 905-279-0094 BICYCLE CLUB (May- October) – 1st Thursday at 9:30am JANICE MAXWELL Until next spring...Janice BILLIARDS BUNCH (November – April) BOB ASKIN 905-276-9303 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 11:45 am, Lunch/12:45 pm game ProBus billiards season has resumed at JJQ’s, 3055 Dundas St. W. We meet at 11:45 am on the first and third Tuesday each month through to the end of March. December dates are the 5th & 19th. Come join us for lunch, billiards, fun and fellowship. Bob Askin, email askinbob@rogers.com BOOK CLUB ONE – 2nd Thursday at 1:30 DONNA LEE MILNE – 905-828-1763

BOOK CLUB 2 – 1st Tuesday at 1pm SANDRA LARWILL - 905-451-5421

DATE2017 HOST BOOK/AUTHORSeptember Donna Davey A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi October Marilyn Gamble Plainsong by Kent Haruf November Cathie Robertson The Zoo Keepers Wife by Diane Ackerman December Nancy Smith A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman January 2018 Sandra Bashford Requiem By Frances Itani February Linda Brillinger Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis March Sandra Langlois TBA April Sandra Larwill TBA May Kathryn Raymond The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland

DATE 2017 HOST BOOK/AUTHOR September DeeNevett TheGoldenAge–JoanLondonOctober BerniceArmstrong AManCalledOve–FredrikBackman

November LilBuddenGhostBoy:Themiraculousescapeofamisdiagnosed

boytrappedinsidehisownbody-byMartinPistorius

December JoanneScouler MysteriousgiftgettogetherJanuary2018 DoreenJackson TheTeaGirlofHummingbirdLane–LisaSeeFebruary FloraMak NewBoy–TracyChevalierMarch AnneYoung OptionB–bySherylSandbergApril BettyMottershead TheOrphan’sTale–PamJenoffMay DonnaLeeMilne RushHomeRoad–LoriLansensJune Jo-AnnMorgan TheMarriageofOpposites–AliceHoffman

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BOOK CLUB 3 – MOREINFORMATIONTOCOME…

BOOK SWAP – At our monthly meeting SUE MUNRO – 905-826-3082 The Book Swap continues at every meeting. The books can be placed on the table in the hall as you enter our meeting room and you may choose books at this time or during the break. Thanks to many who brought books at the last meeting. Remember, bring a book, take a book, bring two books take two books etc.

If you have any questions or suggestions: dmunro3082@rogers.com BOWLING - Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM ED CORRENTE – 905-270-9854 The Probus Bowling group have just completed our sixth week of bowling with 28 bowlers in attendance last week and record turnouts reported for the year. It’s been lots of fun this year with lots of laughs, chatter, and good times and we welcome any new comers in the New Year, all are invited and all are welcome. The last day for bowling this year will be on Wednesday, December 6th at which time we will break for the Christmas and New Years holidays. There will be no bowling on December 13, 20, 27, and on January 3rd. Bowling will resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. See you at the alleys.

Ed Corrente 905 270 9854 email.....armandoc@rogers.com BREAKFAST CLUB – 4th Thursday at 9:30am LYNN KELLER - 416 419-1750

Please let me know if you are planning to attend, as reservations have to be made. Hope to see you there!

Hello Everyone, because of the Festive Season the Breakfast Club will not meet in December. The next breakfast club will be on Thursday, January 25th at 9:30am, at “Bobby Hideaway”, located at 398 Lakeshore Road, East, in Port Credit, (905) 278-3688.

Call Lynn (416) 419-1750 or email lynn.horton007@gmail.com

BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Thursday at 1pm AMICA-At City Centre 380 PRINCESS ROYAL DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA (Corner of Confederation Parkway & Princess Royal Drive) Mississauga THERE IS ROOM STILL FOR NEW MEMBERS. Contact Cathie Robertson at 905-614-1891 or e-mail at 2catrobe@gmail.com

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DIM SUM BRUNCH FLORA & ZACHARY MAK - 905-507-3593 Flora & Zachary Mak have organized Dim Sum Brunch for after the walking club event, but if you’re interested anyone can join in just the lunch.

Please contact them if interested - Flora & Zachary Mak - 905-507-3593 EUCHRE 1 – 3rd Wednesday at 1pm CAROL ZIMMERMAN - 905 896 7932 The November Euchre Club was held at the home of Janice Maxwell. High Score Elizabeth Latimer Most Lone Hands Dee Nevett Most Honest Player Marilyn Griffiths EUCHRE 2 - 3rd Tuesday at 1pm MARILYN FISHER – 905-949-0431 The Euchre 2 group met on Tuesday, November 19th and were happy to welcome six new euchre players. This month's big winners were Wendy Fagan, with high score, followed closely by Gloria Anderson and Lynn Keller with the most lone hands. The group will not be meeting in December but will resume again on January 16th on their regular third Tuesday of the month at Evergreen Retirement Centre. EUCHRE 3 (BID) – 2nd & 4th Friday 10am-12pm JANE LIFCHIS - 905-897-0322 More to come…

FINE DINING – Last Wednesday at 6:45 ± DOROTHY CLIEFF Thanks to Joanne and John Morgan’s offer to host, a special cocktail is planned for the Fine Dining Group’s Christmas get together on Wednesday Dec 13. We’ve chosen an amazing selection of hot and cold appetizers and dessert tray to welcome in the holiday season with peace and good cheer. I am working on the list of fine dining restaurants for the new year and I hope to accommodate those on the waiting list and plan to start off at Sherway Wed January 25 with a notice going out to all members. Have a safe and amazing Christmas with family and friends. The Fine Dining has reached its maximum number of diners. Please contact Dorothy at dclieff@gmail.com or 905-271-8753 if you would like to go on a waiting list. GOLF (April- October) EVERY TUESDAY 10 AM TONY & BRENDA POLHILL

Seeyouinthespring….

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HIKING & WALKING – Every Monday at 9:30am BOB SEMENYK - (905) 848-2679 Walk…don’t run!! The cold weather is about us now, but we do not let it keep us from our Monday morning walks. It’s time to bundle up and protect yourself from the cold. Not only is the exercise good for you but you will learn more about this great City we all live in. The big bonus at the end of the walk, is we get to warm up together at McDonalds while enjoying a hot refreshing beverage and of course some lively CHIT-CHAT. Hope to see you on Monday! Regards, Bob Semenyk Walk Co-ordinator Cell (905) 848-2679 HIKING & WALKING 2 – FRIDAY AM PENNY & BRIAN DOBSON - 905-624-0674 We meet every week at 9:30 am (in good weather) enjoying a variety of trails in Mississauga, Etobicoke and sometimes also in Oakville. We are very laid back and enjoy talking, walking and laughing as well as coffee after our walks. We usually decide together where the next walk will be as suggestions are always welcome. Sometimes we organise an optional lunch. Since we are away from the middle of January to the middle of April any walks in the winter months will be on an occasional basis if another group member decides to lead one. I send out the weekly emails, but am very grateful that I am not leading the walks as Brian has a much better sense of direction. To add your name to the list please send an email to penbrian@yahoo.com or call one of us at 905-624-0674. LIVE THEATRE – Various Times JILL BERRY – 905-275-6847

I will be in touch via email regarding future adventures in 2018! LUNCH BUNCH – 1st Wednesday at 1pm JILL BERRY - 905-275-6847 The Lunch Bunch won’t be meeting again until January… On Wednesday, January 3rd we’re going back to THE IRON CHEF – 4920 Tomken Road. We’ll gather around that type of table that begins with T. and watch the chef cook us a meal. This restaurant is south off of Eglinton at corner of Tomken Road. Call Jill by MONDAY JANUARY 1st or SIGN UP at our December meeting.

jillberry@sympatico.ca 905-275-6847 MAHJONG-1st & 3rd Friday, 1:30 FLORA/ZACHARY - 905-507-3593 MAHJONG-1st&3rdFriday,1:30FLORA/ZACHARY-905-507-3593

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Mahjong is all year round. We play twice a month, usually on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Location is at 45 Kingsbridge Garden circle, Sky Club. New players are welcome. To join us you can e-mail me at flora.mak09@gmail.com or telephone at 905-507-3593. MINIATURE GOLF (May- October) - 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 1pm BRENDA POLHILL See you in the spring… MOVIE TIME – Various Times JILL BERRY - 905-275-6847 I WILL be in touch via email regarding a January adventure… PICKLE BALL – AT VARIOUS DAYS & TIMES IN THE MONTH RAY BECHARD

PLEASE CONTACT RAY FOR MORE INFORMATION RAY - 905-812-2677 email - bechardr@rogers.com

PROBUS RAFFLE – AT THE MONTHLY MEETING JILL BERRY Marlene Hitchcock was the big winner in November of $80 This was an early birthday present!!! Congratulations. Thank you tons and tons to Marilyn Newell and Dorothy Clieff who manned the table for me as I lazed around the room. Tickets are 3 for $2…Correct change is always appreciated.

EXECUTIVECOMMITTEEMEETINGDATES2017.

Location:45KingsbridgeCircle,Mississauga.Time:9:30AM.Dates:Tuesdays.FourMeetingsScheduledfor2017

FRIENDSHIP SUEMUNRO-905-826-3082

If you know of someone who is seriously ill, in hospital or has a death in the family please notify Sue Munro. Also, let me know of happy special events. Please contact me at dmunro3082@rogers.com or phone me at 905-826-3082.

Thank you to those who have let me know about our members who have experienced any of these events…Sue.

Happy Birthday Wishes go out to our members that celebrate a Birthday in:

February07,2017 April4,2017 September5,2017 December5,2017

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DECEMBER

DONNA LEE MILNE December 01 JUDY VAUGHAN December 12 CHRIS FOOT December 03 BRIAN BRETT December 15 ANNE MANCHUR December 03 DONALD TAIT December 16 JOYCE WELCH December 03 SANDRA LANGLOIS December 20

JILL BERRY December 05 MARY STRAND December 20

JOYCE REISSNER December 05 BARBARA WOOD December 20

FAIZA TADROS December 07 INGE FRANKE December 25

IMELDA MERGELAS December 10 SANDRA LARWILL December 28

PETER McCABE December 12 BOB SCOULER December 28

CATHY THOMAS December 12 VIRGINIA PEDROSO

December 31

MEMBERSHIPCOMMITTEE. PAULLIFCHIS/MARILYNFISHER-905-897-0322

PAID MEMBERSHIP FOR 2017: 225

Attached is the 2018 membership form to print, fill out and give Paul/Marilyn at the meeting along with your cheque made out to PROBUS CLUB OF COOKSVILLE. NO POSTDATED CHEQUES PLEASE.

NEWSLETTER sleemanjo@gmail.com-416-543-6126 JOSLEEMAN

THERE’S NOTHING NEW ON THE BLOG THIS MONTH…

SEEMS IT WASN’T A PICTURE MONTH. Blog - probuscooksville.blogspot.ca

Should you wish, a copy of the following can be emailed/mailed to you:

Budget - About Us - Bylaws Event Planning - Constitution - Auditor’s report to the Members

Jo Sleeman - 416-543-6126 or sleemanjo@gmail.com.

IF YOU’RE NOT RECEIVING THE NEWSLETTER PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME – EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER ABOVE OR SEE ME AT THE MEETING

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TRIVIACORNER GLORIAANDERSON-905-282-9112 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: - Love your enemies - it will confuse them greatly.

GENERALINTERST

MAKE TIME TO GET THE FLU SHOT…SO IMPORTANT

PLEASE BE SAFE AND DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.

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BAD PARROT

Contributed by Joe Palkovich

A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary.

Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft

music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary. Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and

the parrot got angrier and even more rude. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.

Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.. The parrot calmly

stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to

do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior." John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude.

As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird spoke-up, very softly,

"May I ask what the turkey did?"

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SEE YOU AT THE MEETING JO