BROWN & GOLD CLUB The
President Speaks . . . The grandkids were coming, so what better plan than to take them to the country and introduce them to the woods. We rented a cabin with running water but no TV. After determining who was sleeping where, we doused ourselves with bug repellent and headed for the woods. Our little girls are 3 and 5. Our first decision was what path do we follow. Having a map in hand, I thought we had it made, only to find that the map didn’t correspond with the names of the trails. A decision was reached and off we forged. We soon discovered the path was rather treacherous as it had rained the night before and the rocks on the path were slippery. Our 5-year-old was mentally curious and physically close to the ground. She discovered things an adult wouldn’t see or hear. How fun to be in the presence of youth! Finally, after crossing the hanging bridge and several small creeks, the cabin was in view. We were in need of sustenance after this much longer hike than intended, as well as a little first aid. That evening after the sun went down behind the treecovered hills, we headed to the fire pit. What a peaceful site with the fire blazing away, lighting up our little camp surrounded by family. Hopefully our little girls will remember our outing in the woods, when the fireflies and the fire lit up the dark night and the only sounds were from the creatures of the night. I hope that your summer was a special one too, and that good memories survived. Now we’re headed into fall, with lots of exciting events and trips planned just for you. Please read and take advantage of them. Sheri
SEPTEMBER 2009 www.jccc.edu/brownandgold
IN THIS ISSUE: • Japan Festival • New Trips • Ruel Joyce Series
Senior Spooktacular Johnson County Senior Quest 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 OP Convention Center 6000 College Blvd. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us again for Senior Quest. Feel free to wear a Halloween costume to join in the Spooktacular. Many vendors will be represented. Bingo will be played in the lobby and performers will be around all day to entertain you while you eat or take a break. Be sure to sign up for the event’s door prize. Admission and parking are free, and shuttle service from the OP Convention Center parking lot to the front door will be available. Additional parking will be available at the NW lot of Black & Veatch on the south side of College Blvd., with shuttle service to the center. For additional information, call (913) 715-8999.
Come Tell Us What You Think or Just Say “Hi!” Your JCCC Brown & Gold Club will have a special presence at the Annual Downtown Overland Park Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. We will have a booth in front of the church (Overland Park Presbyterian) and just across the street to the east of the Santa Fe Commons Park (81st and Santa Fe) from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come by and say “Hi!” when you are there enjoying the crafts, food and annual parade. It is a very good time and place to let us know of anything you think the club is missing. If you have any friends or neighbors who are interested in joining our club, let them know that this is an easy place to find out more about the club and to join. (It’s also an excellent place to renew if you need to do so and you can save a stamp!)
Save the Date!!! Overland Park Arts Festival ..................Saturday, September 26 Senior Quest ................................................Tuesday, October 27 B&G Halloween ConcertFest ........................Friday, October 30 B&G Winter Chorale ................................Sunday, December 13