How's it going mate?

We arrived home last Saturday night after a month in the South Island. Between the four of us we took over 1000 photos. I'd like to share with you just 40 of photos I shot: showing the varied and beautiful landscape of New Zealand.
If I missed your notice of events, my apologies. I tried to let contributors know that there was a production cut-off date on March 7. I'm glad to be back and look forward to sharing good works!

Cheerio
Nancy

Documentary film "Young @ Heart", directed by Walker Stephen, is the story of a senior choral group who fight off old age by performing the music of the young; R+B, Punk and Rock. "Young at Heart" was a favorite of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

The Young@ Heart documentary film is funny, touching, brave and real. It follows a group of senior singers as they prepare for their new show. It could be any concert film but as soon as the first performer, a delightful 92 year old, steps forward, you are hooked. At a time when many seniors are living out their last days in retirement homes, these seniors are approaching the end of life with gusto. The singers take their music seriously. Their story turns out to be a testimony to their passion and professionalism. They perform music most of them have never heard of, the music of the young. When they sing "Should I Stay, or Should I Go," the lyrics take on a whole new meaning. Other selections such as the Ramone's "I Want to be Sedated" and Sonic youth's "Schizophrenia" are performed with energy and humor." The "Young at Heart Singers" turn out polished performances despite the struggles of old age.

Holy Redeemer Church, April 20, 7:00 pm.

 
Visit the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group's new website .  New President, Karen Rodgers wanted to bring the group up to speed and created this new website which will feature stories of local cancer survivors and their caregivers, along with photos of the groups fundraising activities, meeting notices and who to contact for information and donations. (Karen Rodgers at 252-473-9447.)

 

Imagine what it would be like not to be able to remember your children or your spouse.  This can be a reality for victims of Alzheimer's disease who are lost to their loved ones in so many ways before they are lost to death.  Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. While it was once considered a rare disorder, it has become a major public health problem.  An estimated 4-5 million people in the United States suffer from this devastating disease - with over 150,000 of those in North Carolina.  There is no known cause, nor is there a cure at this time.
 
In an effort to increase community awareness and make the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's disease, along with their family caregivers, better supported, a Dare County collaborative effort to sponsor a 2010 Alzheimer's Walk has been initiated. Dare County Department of Public Health Home Health and Hospice, Dare County Department of Public Health Respite Care, Dare County Older Adult Services and Dare County Parks & Recreation are the partnering sponsors. 

You can register as an individual or a team online. Two simultaneous walks are scheduled for Saturday April 24, 2010- one in Manteo at Roanoke Island Festival Park, and the other in Buxton at the Fessenden Center. Registration begins at 9:00a.m. - the Walk begins at 10:00a.m. 
 
All Funds raised from the Dare County Alzheimer's Walk will go to Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. (Formally the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimers Association). Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. serves 51 counties in eastern North Carolina, providing education, programs, and patient and family assistance to thousands of families - many of those being served by these programs and services reside in Dare County. 
 
Donations of $30 or more will qualify an individual for a "2010 Alzheimer's Walk" T-shirt. Participants are encourage to asks family, friends and co-workers to sponsor their efforts by making a tax deductible donation to Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. 
 
For more information, contact Stephanie Bowers, Volunteer Walk Chair, Dare Respite Care Program Coordinator, Dare County Department of Public Health, PO Box 1000, Manteo, North Carolina, 27954 or call 252-475-5057. Donations in the name of Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. may be mailed to the address above.   

Angel Food Ministries
The Outer Banks Presbyterian Church has recently been approved by Angel Food Ministries to be a host site for the Outer Banks.
There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes by placing an order. By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Each month's menu is different than the previous month, and consists of both fresh and frozen items in standard and specialty boxes.

Orders for Angel Food Ministry boxes can be made at the OBPC:
               Wednesdays     10:00am to noon
                                       3:00 to 5:00pm
               Thursdays          10:00am to noon

Boxes must be paid for by cash, money order or food stamps at the time the order is placed. Food Stamps (EBT) will be accepted at the office on Wednesdays only. Online orders can be placed via the church's website www.obpres.org, clicking on the AFM link, and paid by debit or credit card. Distribution of the boxes will always be on a Saturday morning.

Visit Angel Food Ministries to learn more about the program. Locally any questions about AFM may be addressed to Anne-Marie Munson at 599-6379 or the church office at 441-5897.

(Pretty hard to fire a volunteer.  And then there are those long, long board meetings. Sometimes people run us in circles and we can't figure out exactly how to respond and still sound nice)some people,Examples: "Some people don't like the new color on the wall". "Some people didn't like the latest change in the program."  "Some people will be unhappy if we do that." Before we lose it and scream, here are few responses we might consider (said in most possible tone):