"A Collection of Great Books, Delicious Chocolate Cake, and Wonderful Conversations...." Summer Reading At Its Best!

Recently, I met with my book club at The Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C.  Glenna's Book Club came together on a Wednesday afternoon much the same as we have been coming together for nearly three years now. 

Benefits of Summer Reading for Children of All Ages

"Summer Reading" for children of all ages has been proven to improve kids' reading skills and increase their desire to read.  According to the School Library Journal, those who participate in summer reading programs not only mitigate any summer learning loss, they can even show gains in their comprehension, and further develop their memory skills. 

Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President of TAPS, and Glenna.

Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President of TAPS, and Glenna.  National Military Survivor Seminar,  Grand Banquet, Saturday, May 25, 2019.  "Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life, and Share the Journey. "    "Love Lives On!"

TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar Grand Banquet.

TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar Grand Banquet.  Saturday, May 25, 2019.  Residents and Staff Members of The Armed Forces Retirement Home, and myself enjoyed a heartfelt and beautiful evening at the Grand Banquet, held at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel, Arlington, Virginia.

Meet Chris Clontz

Meet Chris Clontz, Cyber Security Specialist,  United States Air Force.   Chris is a mentor for the "Good Grief Camp" that TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors leads, to explore grief and embrace healing for military children.  Chris has devoted years to mentoring children for TAPS and to making a positive impact on their lives.  I am looking forward to seeing Chris at the  25th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp, May 24-27, 2019.  ** "Remember the Love. **  Celebrate the Life. **  Share the Journey.

"The Heart Of A Volunteer" April...The Month of the Volunteer

Sister's Terry Martin and Margarita Castaneda, Congregation of Notre Dame, Montreal, Canada have impacted people of all faiths through their many years of dedicated work with both children and adults.  Their devotion to community service has been far reaching.  Teaching people to read and write, facilitating sewing classes county wide, and orchestrating cooking classes and community gardening projects have been just a few of the many remarkable ways that Sister's Terry and Margarita have impacted the lives of so many.