Greetings Oak Timbers Neighbor

Greetings Oak Timbers Neighbors

The holiday season will be upon us soon. Each year there are new people that move into Oak Timbers and many of those are not from Ennis. Also, many of our neighbors have family members that live far away. The holidays can be a lonely time for seniors. So let me ask you what activities have you enjoyed in the past during November and December that would be open to fellow senior citizens? What church or secular opportunities could I list in the November newsletter?

On a related note what volunteer opportunities would you recommend that happen all year long? I have found that making it a priority to volunteer some each month enriches my life. It is easy to just remain inside and watch endless hours of TV. But there is a wonderful world out there. It can be mentally and emotionally satisfying to be of service. It can be enjoyable to meet more people and contribute as a team to a greater good. So like holiday opportunities, I am requesting inputs about volunteer opportunities you recommend?

Finally, let me invite you to donate surplus things to the thrift store for First Look Pregnancy Clinic https://www.firstlookclinic.com/ They operate 2 thrift stores. These are located at 210 West Brown ST Ennis 972-875-8055 and 1204 Ferris Avenue Suite B Waxahachie 972-923-0778. You can take your items there or have a family member take them. Darlene has graciously allowed me to use the clubhouse on October 9, Tuesday, to take up a collection from 9AM to 5PM. Then the next day all the items will be taken to the Ennis thrift store.

The items donated store will be sold or given to the moms and children. Consider giving clothes, housewares, and other things you would find at a thrift store. Also, you might give baby wipes and disposable diapers.

First Look is a Christian organization that provides pregnancy testing, ultrasound, counseling, classes, and more. You can learn more by going to the website https://www.firstlookclinic.com/ or see the literature from them on the table under the large TV in the clubhouse

No matter how you might participate in these matters I request your best prayers. It is my intention that our neighbors have an enjoyable and satisfying life. That can include holiday gatherings, volunteering and giving surplus possessions to a nonprofit.

If you are homebound or want help to bring your donation to the clubhouse, then contact me.

Also, let me know the holiday and volunteer options that you recommend so I can share those in the November newsletter.

Feel free to contact me by phone or text at 972-948-4014. You can email me at fellowpilgrim@gmail.com Or just stop me to talk in person as I am on my walks in the mornings and evenings. I am the tall white man with the gray beard.

Thank you for your prayers and other participation.

John S. Oliver