Memorial Day

Memorial Day. A day of picnics, fun and family. The first "official" weekend of summer. The Indianapolis 500. The last days of school. Vacation time. Camping, swimming, fishing, boating, summer-time fun. Memorial Day. A day of remembrance. A day to honor those who gave their lives for this great nation, for our freedoms. A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we may enjoy . . .a day of picnics, fun and family. The first "official" weekend of summer. The Indianapolis 500. The last days of school. Vacation time. Camping, swimming, fishing, boating, summer-time fun. We must never forget. We must never let our day-to-day lives, our personal problems keep us from remembering those who served and those who are now serving. Take one minute today to remember. Take one minute today to say a special thanks to God for those who are willing to serve. God Bless America, God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!Nancy Peabody

Prayer

Dear friends,

I have been listening to the news for the past few days, and it has reminded me that even though my son is home and out of the Army, there are still many sons and daughters serving this great nation of ours who deserve our daily thoughts, prayers, and thanks. Take a moment today to send a note or letter of support to someone you know who is serving. Let them know you are thinking about them. Remind them that many people back home are praying for their safety daily and their safe return home! God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!

Nancy Peabody

PS Don't forget about the Open House to help celebrate Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 16th from 1 to 4 pm at the Red Cross Office in Bedford (2119 29th St). There are many activities scheduled, including an opportunity to post a greeting to our local troops on the Hoosier Hills website! Also, you may bring your letters to the Red Cross Office on Saturday, and we will put an address and a stamp on your letter, and mail it to a local service member for you!

Announcement

This Saturday, May 16th, is Armed Forces Day. Celebrate with the Hoosier Hills Red Cross, 2119 29th St., Bedford from 1 - 4 pm! There will be refreshments and handouts. Military families and military parents of active duty service members will receive a special 'support kit' There are coupons for a Free CPR class for National Guard and Reserve Families plus something for the kids. There will be an opportunity for anyone to send a video message to either an individual soldier, sailor, marine, or airman or post a video message on the Hoosier Hills website for all our troops.

HHAFFA was invited to bring magnets for sale and if anyone can help man that table any time from 1 to 4, it would be a big help. email or call Betsy 279-8880 or 278-1311.

Updates

Happy Mother's Day!

Here are a few updates:

Celebrate Armed Forces Day Saturday May 16th – Open House from 1 pm to 4 pm for Military families, parents of members of the Armed Forces, and community members who Support Our Troops at the American Red Cross Hoosier Hills Chapter!The American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Committee of the Hoosier Hills Chapter invite everyone to an Armed Forces Day Open House featuring our Hellos from Home Program. There will be an opportunity to send a video message to your soldier, sailor, marine, or airman for military families and friends with email addresses of the service member. Community members can post a greeting to our local troops on the Hoosier Hills Website.For military families, there will be a short presentation on the half hour about the SAF Emergency Message Service and Support Kits to help you communicate with your loved one who is away from home – whether stationed overseas or in the States. These Support Kits contain greeting cards and phone cards as well as valuable information about military service and the American Red Cross Emergency Services for the military. For the families of new recruits, this information is essential for your peace of mind. Support Kits are available to families of new recruits and those who already know about Red Cross emergency services.The Hoosier Hills Armed Forces Families Association will have for sale a large selection of patriotic magnets for both family members and the general public. They will also accept donations of items or postal money for sending packages to our local troops.For National Guard and Reserve families in the area, there are free coupons for Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes. This offer is only good until August 31, 2009. In addition, there will be valuable information available for online Resources and for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. For the children of National Guard and Reserves, there will be Sesame Street stickers.There will be refreshments and Door Prizes will be given away at 45 minutes past the hour. Support Our Troops by celebrating Armed Forces Day with the American Red Cross Hoosier Hills Chapter.

Also--Our weekly walks will continue this Monday and every Monday at 6 pm (weather permitting!). Meet at the Thornton Pavilion. Our Quarterly Meeting will be on Monday, June 8th at 6 pm. We will meet at 6 pm at the Thornton Pavilion, have our Quarterly Meeting, and then go on our walk. Bring, not only your walking shoes, but your great ideas and be ready and willing to share ideas, volunteer for upcoming activities and have a good time!


Kim Johnson is finalizing plans for this year's "Relay For Life". It's not too late to join the HHAFFA Hoofers team! Contact Kim at kimberly1055@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Hope to see you Monday!!!!
God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!!!!
Nancy