Monday Morning Memo - 10.13.2025
Wider Horizons Events and Information
Sharon Sobers-Outlaw’s beloved mother Zinnie died this past weekend. Sharon cared devotedly for Zinnie in her home for many years. If you’d like to send Sharon a card, her address is: 315 29th Ave S., Seattle WA 98144
Welcome newest WH member Stephen Galey. His photo and bio are attached. Reach out and let him know you’re pleased he chose to join us!
Book Group, led by Nancy Robb, meets Tuesday, October 14, 10:30 am, on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89700921978?pwd=Pv95oURAr9LliTND1Lm7a6fV2fLxp8.1 The book scheduled for discussion is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. All are welcome.
Please join Sue Lerner, Peggy O’Donnell and Nina Auerbach on Tuesday, October 14 at 3 pm on Zoom to share ideas for keeping our bodies in motion while enjoying it so much we make joyous movement an essential and regular part of our lives. More information is attached and here is the Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5603509672?pwd=OWdaQkg0RjhaLzF1eTN3WHZUZndVdz09&omn=89031381897
Thursday morning’s All-Member Zoom is happening, per usual, this Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 am. Sue Lerner will send out the link and questions on Wednesday.
Join us on Zoom for our first Storytelling event of the year this Thursday, October 16 from 4 to 5:15. Each month members and friends step forward and volunteer to give us a view into their lives. This month Michael Kischner will tell us about "Singing for Bernstein, or What I Learned About Being Professional"; Wolfgang Kluge will describe “Why I immigrated to America—and almost returned to Germany,“ and Victoria Bestock will let us know about her "Grandpa's Store" and the family stories surrounding it. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86122240547?pwd=MmT2lUrvKMf8timkiHNCAtyI2dk2XY.1 Be sure to contact Debbie Ward, moderator, is you have a story to tell. The program runs through March and we are always on the lookout for storytellers.
Sunday Arboretum Walk, October 19. Meet Dick Zerbe at 9 am at the Arboretum’s Graham Visitors Center.
Our wonderful Personal Assistant, member Louise Andersen, is recovering from surgery on her leg after an accident. She’s doing well and shared this photo of herself in an inexpensive zero gravity outdoor recliner that helps keep her leg elevated:
Addendum:
The Men’s Coffee Group has a challenging schedule. Not only does it meet on the first Wednesday of each month, it also meets on the third Friday of each month. And that’s this Friday, October 17, 10:30 am, at Ada’s Technical Books and Café, 425 15th Ave East. Park a couple of blocks north and walk is my advice. Charles Heaney is the convener.
Sharing
Micki Lippe is watching prehistoric planet on Apple TV. She says, I would love it if some other folks could watch it and we would have a discussion group. I find it fascinating.
Naomi Shiff let us know about the Hardy Plant Society of Washington’s Fall Bulb Sale, Sunday, October 19, 10 am – 2 pm., at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105. For details, see Denise Klein’s message sent to members and friends at 2:14 pm today.