Greetings Pilots:

Wow! So much has happened since my last post.  Most of us were spared any real damage from Hurricane Helene, although some of us had tree debris from the storm that had to be removed.  I am so thankful that no one was injured and that our community fared well.  It was certainly not the case for so many others.  It is heart-wrenching to see the devastation that this major hurricane caused and the lives lost that are still being counted.  My prayers are with those afflicted and also with those who lost loved ones.  Please be ready to help out in any way possible.  One of our sweet Pilot sisters even went to two of our Pilot’s homes and offered to help clean up their yards.  Way to go, Susan.

Now on to a lighter note, we have really been busy this past month.  A group of Pilots went to Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka and helped make door name plate decorations. What an inspiring hour that was! Wanda even connected with a former fellow stall neighbor and reminisced about old days in the hairdressing business.   

We had a very successful Bunco event (thank you, Marilyn, et al), and have prepared another delicious meal for the Celebrate Recovery group. Thank you, Cissy, and those who helped out.  

You have all received an email from Carol White informing about our Alzheimer’s Pilot Walk on the 1st Saturday in October. I hope some of you will be able to make it to the bridge and show your support for this worthy cause. We will gather at 9:00 a.m. on the Beef O’Brady’s side of the bridge.  There will be water provided and those who don’t walk can hold up our Pilot banners.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to share our Pilot love for others.

We’ve been busy preparing for Fall Council, gathering items to place in the goody bags that Heather has created. They are really cute and will be such a fabulous representation of our club.  We’ll bring one of the extra ones to our Program meeting in October so that everyone can see the finished product. 

We have a Pilot Night Out scheduled for Monday, October 14th, at the Villa Farms clubhouse, from 6-8:00 p.m.  Please bring someone you think might be interested in joining Pilot so that they can get to know us on a social basis and learn informally about what we do. It’s an easy way to spread the word and enjoy an evening of fun.  We are to bring a light appetizer and your favorite beverage to drink. 

Please be working in your committees to come up with more ways we can share our love of Pilot.  We will have our next business meeting on Thursday, October 10th at noon at St. Mark’s Parish Hall.  Please plan to attend as we have many things to discuss. 

Look forward to seeing everyone!

Yours in Pilot Love and Friendship,

Jane