September 21, 2007

News from the Villages

Al Harris receives President’s Award at Sept. 4 SIRS 114 luncheon

Al Harris (center), a retired career San Francisco firefighter, proudly holds his President’s Award after receiving it from Fred Mollerus at the SIRS 114 luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Clubhouse at the Villages. The President’s Award read as follows: "To Honor Alfred J. Harris on Achieving the Milestone of Life as a Senior Sir of the Villages Branch 114." Harris, getting ready to celebrate his 90TH birthday on Sept. 23, was accompanied by his son, James Harris (left), for the event.

Photos by Thom Harney

Chappie Chapman receives President’s Award at Sept. 4 SIRS 114 luncheon

Chappie Chapman, (left), who celebrated his 95th birthday on Aug. 2, receives his President’s Award from Fred Mollerus at the SIRS 114 luncheon on Sept. 4 at the Clubhouse at the Villages. The President’s Award read as follows: "To Honor Charles P. Chapman on achieving the Milestone of Life as a Super Senior Sir of the Villages Branch 114."

Shannon Hackley speaks to SIRS Branch 114 about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Shannon Hackley (next column, top) spoke to Branch 114 SIRS members regarding Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) at their monthly luncheon on Sept. 4 at the Clubhouse at the Villages.

TSC is a genetic disorder that causes tumor growth in vital organs such as the brain, heart, kidney, lungs, eyes, and skin. More people suffer from TSC than from Cystic Fibrosis or ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Currently, there is no cure for TSC, but ongoing research has yielded promising results and with more funding for research, the future holds much hope. The Fourth Annual Walk-A-Thon to raise funds to fight the disease is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, in Vacaville, California. Information about this event, fundraising, and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is available by contacting Shannon Hackley at shannon@hackley.net and/or Ed Flory at (408) 223-8469.

James Kim and Susan Shawl address Evergreen Democratic
Club members at Gazebo Park on Sunday, Sept. 9

James Kim, Vice President of the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, and Susan Shawl, representing the Resolution Peace Organization, addressed Evergreen Democratic Club members at their Annual Barbeque at Gazebo Park on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Nicholas Adams speaks to San Jose East/Evergreen
Rotary at luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11

Nicholas Adams, Vice President of the Rotoract Club of Silicon Valley, spoke to the San Jose East/Evergreen Rotary Club at their luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the San Jose Country Club. Adams was enlisting support for his club’s upcoming fundraising event, "The Grand Ball," to be held on Nov. 1 at Eulipia Restaurant in San Jose. The proceeds of the event will go toward the purchase of "Giraffe" neonatal hospital beds. More information on the event is available at www.SVRotaract.org.