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From our president...
We are all saddened this month by the passing of our friend and Board secretary, Patricia (Tisha) de Feliz. Paul has included more details on Tisha below in this newsletter.
Tisha, a faithful servant for our Lyon Chapter, was not just a colleague but a dear friend to many of us. Her spirit and enthusiasm were infectious, and her contributions to our chapter, her family, the YMCA, and her friends, including ourselves, always will be remembered. She and her family continue to be in our prayers.
Her family has requested that donations be made to the National Parks Foundation in lieu of flowers. Our chapter will send a gift in Tisha's memory there, and several of us also will make individual gifts.
In today's Lyon Links you will find information on our next chapter gathering, a backyard BBQ at board member Tim Hardy's home in Santa Barbara. This has been our traditional summer event for several years, and we generally have good attendance.
At the BBQ, it's not just about the food and fun, but also about coming together to remember our dear friend Tisha. I'd love to see some of you who we don't see as often. I know it's a hike for some of us to get to Santa Barbara, but I'm hoping that you'll make the effort to come join us. I promise it will be worth it.
What is being retired all about if not to seize opportunities like this to gather with old friends and colleagues? Monica and I will be there, and we hope you will as well.
By that time, I hope we southern Californians will have some relief from this infernal summer heat, but if not, I guarantee that the weather in Santa Barbara will be better there than it is in Los Angeles/Orange Counties. More details and directions follow below.
Please continue to enjoy the season.
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