Your Tuesday Village Update #33
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November 10, 2020 |
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Dear Villagers,
As you know, the Village has more than its share of talented members: artists, writers, poets, photographers, teachers, musicians...the list goes on. This week we're sharing links to the work of two members - enjoy!
- Although we recently lost Village member Alan Ward, he has left a legacy of love in the hearts of those he touched over the years. He also left his beautiful nature photography, a sampling of which you can see in Alan's Hidden Work.
- And many Villagers will remember the haiku classes Ann McCrea lead. She continues to teach others about the magic of haiku and here is a link to her recent video, Haiku with Ann McCrea.
A cautionary note to all Villagers: Beware of email scams asking for a favor. The requestor poses as a real Villager with a convincing email address, and asks you to purchase gift cards for them from Amazon or other vendor. They hope you will believe the sad case they make. Don't! Go to our Scam Alerts page to learn more.
Villagers Share
To participate, email services@greaternewburyportvillage.org and include your name, phone number, the item description, and whether you want to donate, lend, or borrow the item.
- Do you have two 5 pound weights you would like to donate? Florence Mercer is looking for a set. Call her at 978-388-3817 or 978-930-2972 (cell).
- Patricia Hart is donating an inversion table and video on how to use it. Reach her at 978-462-0510.
Programs & Events Offerings
- Village Talk: Wed. Nov. 18, 4:00 PM: The United States Presidency - Where It’s Come From and Where It’s Headed. Lee Thomas, retired history teacher, will use music and illustrations, and follow a question and answer format to present his history and analysis of the American presidency. He’ll touch on Native American history, the American Revolution, and other major events to show how this office has evolved.
- Next Village Chat Room is Monday, Nov 16 at 4:00 PM (new time):
Members and volunteers are welcome!
- Save the Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4:00 PM - Pushing the Envelope, A History of the Post Office through Stamps: Using images of vintage stamps, Henry Lukas, education director at the Spellman Museum of Stamps, explains how the U.S. mail has been carried since Colonial times. We know the Pony Express - but rockets, dog sleds, camels, mules? Henry will also talk about postal strikes, Parcel Post, special stamps, and the impact of email on the Post Office’s financial situation.
Fun Activities to Enjoy at Home
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Nov. 16 at 6:30 PM, Robert Cocuzzo's The Road to San Donato: Register at
https://www.langleyadamslib.org to attend a virtual book talk, sponsored by Groveland's Langley-Adams Public Library, about a bicycle trip the author and his father made in Italy. See the library’s calendar for November programs: A Celebration of Animation and Herman Melville.
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Be amazed when you hear Manchester, NH's Christopher Duffy, blind and autistic, sing Open the Eyes of My Heart.
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Edward Hopper and the Blank Canvas: Learn about this important American artist his work's connection with 20th century America and the human condition.
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President Obama does a Ride Along with Seinfeld. As one viewer said, “Everyone should watch this video from time to time. It helps reduce blood pressure for a little while.”
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An elderly couple dances the jitterbug and they are GOOD!
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Enjoy local history at this site, produced by Gordon Harris. It features stories and photographs of Ipswich and region.
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Revisit past Tuesday Updates.
- Find more activities at Resources for this time of Social Distancing.
A Little Pandemic Humor
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Help for Villagers using Zoom
If you'd like a training session on using Zoom, call the Village at 978 206-1821. There are also links to Zoom training on the Resources page.
Take good care of yourselves!
The Greater Newburyport Village
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Greater Newburyport Village
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