This and that from my desk

After 8 weeks all the painting of Linwood House is done, except for a couple of trim boards. It has been a huge job that could never have been accomplished without the many weekends of volunteered time. Gerry Sly has been the one to risk painting the highest points of the house and we are so grateful to him - thank you Gerry!

Work continues on Hope Renfrew. The carpet has been ripped up in the living room/dining area, wonderful donations of furniture for several rooms has been collected and ideas are flowing. There has been great enthusiasm for this project.

This week we begin having guests again at Linwood and getting back into the routine. July was devoted to the painting of the house and our guests were all the wonderful volunteers.

Monday afternoon “happy hour” has intrigued more women to come and explore what this time is all about. Thank you Maureen for your enthusiasm that draws other women to come and join our chat time.

Grandma is back and busy baking and gardening and in good form. Ron has retired and he is busy helping Rob with the studio. Doug and Dorothea go back and forth between their home in West Vancouver and Linwood House.

We hope you have had a wonderful summer too. It is now time to begin easing back into the routine of life as September approaches.

Shalom