Hi All,
It’s May!! The unofficial start of summer! A couple of noteworthy things to consider on our calendar this month. On Thursday, May 4th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Tides is a fundraiser from the Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging. There are raffle prizes to win and good food and drink to be had. Please put it on your calendar and join us!
Memorial Day will soon be here. We will have our annual Memorial Day Cookout at the Dory Club – weather permitting… Friday, May 26th. Should there be inclement weather we will move it to the Tiffany Room. Please –put it on your calendar.
Did you know? Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, named for the decoration of soldier’s graves –but the name officially changed in 1967. Memorial Day celebrates all those members of the armed forces who died while serving our country. Here are 5 ways to get back to the true meaning of Memorial Day:
1. Get the Facts about Memorial Day. Although it comes at the end of a carefree weekend, for most – Memorial Day is actually meant to be a somber day of reflection and healing.
2. Take part in a Memorial Day tradition. The day includes red poppies of remembrance and our town Parade and ceremonies. Attending such events is a way of remembering. Also a reminder to take a moment of silence at 3pm, on Memorial Day, as a way to remember all those who died while serving, to keep us safe and free.
3. Adopt an older grave of a veteran and place flowers on it. Some graves have not had any attention in many years. Make it a family tradition and give a young person, the opportunity to learn about the honor of remembering.
4. Wear red, white and blue, but not the flag on Memorial Day.
5. Honor the dead, by supporting living Veterans.
You don’t have to wait until Veteran’s Day to show your support of living veterans. Many veterans are in need of assistance, whether it’s help in accessing healthcare or simply the need for companionship. There are many ways to reach out and make a difference for veterans on Memorial Day.
Have a safe and wonderful month.
Mary