COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
During the month of March, when we honor Women who have been our mentors, this information came my way. Some of you may remember long-time AAUW member, our first Las Distinguidas honoree Mary Ellen Mead. She will be 98 years old in June and is bed-bound in a care facility in Mission Viejo. Her daughter Tyra sent this tidbit. “Mary Ellen is in failing health after falling last year and breaking her hip. Her youngest son, and other four children visit often. Despite everything Mary Ellen still has her sense of humor and is gracious and grateful for the loving care she is receiving.” For more information contact: tyra.ferlatte@gmail.com
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Cindy and Dorwin Birt recently returned from a 16-day Viking trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip included 7 days and nights cruising on the Mekong River. Prior to the cruise they spent several days in and around Ho Chi Minh City. They happened to be there at the time of the Lunar New Year celebration. The cruise was very enjoyable, and they got used to having someone respond to their every need. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia one highlight, although a little scary, was a night ride around the city in tuk tuks. The cruise portion of the trip ended in Siem Reap Cambodia where they visited Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm temples. The trip ended in Hanoi Vietnam, followed by the long flights home.
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Paula Ocampo is still looking for people to walk with her. Come to the Shelter’s Right Hand 5K Walk in Uptown Whittier for a fun walk early in the morning on Saturday, April 26 for lots of camaraderie, and it’s all for a great cause. Sign up online at www.sheltersrighthand.org/5k-walk
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